NBA: Charlotte 96, Chicago 80

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 3 (UPI) -- Raymond Felton had 18 points and nine assists Tuesday in the Charlotte Bobcats' fourth straight win, a 96-80 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Raja Bell also scored 18 points for Charlotte while Emeka Okafor added 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Boris Diaw 13 points.

Tyrus Thomas had 14 points and 12 rebounds for Chicago, which has lost four of its last six games. Ben Gordon also scored 14 points, and Derrick Rose and Brad Miller each had 13 points.

The Bulls, who have lost four straight on the road, were without forwards Luol Deng and Tim Thomas, who did not play because of leg injuries.