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Walker, Lin lead unbeaten Hornets over Bulls 94-86

Published Oct. 19, 2015 9:35 p.m. ET

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Kemba Walker scored 22 points, Jeremy Lin added 18 points and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls 94-86 on Monday night to remain undefeated in the preseason.

The Hornets (6-0) also got 11 points from P.J. Hairston in his first game back from a calf injury.

BULLS: Jimmy Butler had 18 points, but was 0 for 4 from 3-point range. ... Taj Gibson had a preseason-high 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting along with nine rebounds. ... Chicago was 6 of 27 from beyond the 3-point arc.

HORNETS: Jeremy Lamb left the game with a sprained right ankle and did not return. It's unclear how long he'll be out.

STAR WATCH: Pau Gasol had the night off for the Bulls.

MIDSEASON FORM: Joakim Noah recorded his first double-double of the preseason with 12 points and 13 rebounds.

UP NEXT:: Chicago hosts Indiana on Tuesday. Charlotte visits Detroit on Wednesday.