Bulls End 7-Game Skid with Dominant Win Over Wizards 129-98
Final Score
Chicago Bulls 129 - 98 Washington Wizards
Result: Bulls won by 31 points
Status: Finished
Match Summary
The Chicago Bulls ended a seven-game losing streak with a dominant performance against the NBA-worst Washington Wizards, winning 129-98 on Tuesday night. This was the Bulls' first game after firing their top two basketball executives on Monday.
Chicago controlled the game from the opening quarter, leading 38-18 after one period and extending their advantage to 66-37 by halftime. The Wizards, struggling defensively and seeking to improve their draft odds, offered little resistance throughout the contest.
Key Events
- Q1 – Bulls build commanding 38-18 lead after first quarter
- Q2 – Chicago extends advantage to 66-37 by halftime
- Q3 – Bulls reach 100-63 lead by end of third quarter
- Game – Rob Dillingham scores career-high 26 points for Chicago
- Game – Patrick Williams adds season-high 20 points for Bulls
- Game – Tre Jones contributes 20 points and 9 assists for Chicago
Basic Stats
Chicago Bulls
- Rob Dillingham: 26 points (career-high)
- Patrick Williams: 20 points (season-high)
- Tre Jones: 20 points, 9 assists
Washington Wizards
- Bilal Coulibaly: 19 points
- Juju Reese: 17 points, 11 rebounds
- Sharife Cooper: 17 points
Highlights
Watch Highlights: Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards Game Highlights available via AP NBA
Match Context
Tournament: NBA Stage: Regular Season Notes: This was Chicago's first game since the organization fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday. The Bulls were 23-22 on January 24 before losing 27 of 34 games. The Wizards have lost seven straight and 23 of their last 24 games.
Stage: Regular Season Notes: This was Chicago's first game since the organization fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday. The Bulls were 23-22 on January 24 before losing 27 of 34 games. The Wizards have lost seven straight and 23 of their last 24 games.