The siblings are just one of two brother-sister duos (Amir and Nia Coffey) that play in the NBA and WNBA. The two are also the second pair of siblings (Anthony and Candace Parker)

When the season began, it seemed like the Chicago Bulls were expecting a solid development from their fifth-year forward Patrick Williams. Unfortunately, Willia

His sophomore season offered a glimpse of what could be. Earning a starting role, playing in 19 of Charlotte’s first 20 contests, the big man played 26.7 minutes per game, averaging, 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. Unfortunately, a back contusion ended his season, putting him on the shelf for the final 62 games of the 2023-24 campaign.

The Charlotte Hornets (9-28) conclude their road trip on Friday, this time heading to Chicago to take on the Bulls (18-23). The Bulls pulled out the wins in both December matchups, which means the Hornets will need to win both tonight and in their final matchup in April to even up the season series.

We don't have a great enough margin,” coach Billy Donovan said. “Most teams don't turn the ball over 20 times and give up 25 points off turnovers. It's just too much, and some of it is just careless.”

Williams is averaging career lows in his fifth year with Chicago — somewhat unexpected after he signed a five-year, $90 million extension.

In a thrilling matchup that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Charlotte Hornets narrowly defeated the Chicago Bulls, 125-123, at the United Center.

Now in his fifth season in the NBA, Williams has yet to take the leap many hoped for. Injuries have contributed to his stagnation. His career averages of 9.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game reflect this lack of growth.

The Chicago Bulls visited the Portland Trail Blazers and feigned the appearance of a team that wanted to win a basketball game in the first quarter, earning a 34-22 lead over Portland.  The Bulls finished the first half tied at 53 points against the Trail Blazers.

Williams contributed 15 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 113-102 loss to the Trail Blazers.

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LaMelo Ball won the matchup of the Ball brothers, and this time his Charlotte Hornets were able to beat Lonzo's Chicago Bulls, 125-123. The Summary The Hornets got out to a strong start with their starters despite a really rough first stint from LaMelo Ball.