CHICAGO, Ailing. (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 33 factors and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 138-105 on Friday evening.
Nikola Vuevi had 23 factors and 13 rebounds, and Coby White and Jalen Smith every scored 15 factors for the Bulls. Chicago earned its fifth win in seven video games and evened out a 125-107 loss to the Wizards on January 1.
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LaVine had 18 factors within the first half to assist Chicago take management.
Jordan Poole, who missed three straight video games with a bruised left hip, returned and led the Wizards with 22 factors. Jared Butler added 18 factors for Washington, which fell to an NBA-worst 6-30.
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The Bulls noticed their company in the course of the first basket however took the lead for good a number of possessions later. Main 68-58 at halftime, they turned the sport right into a rout with a 9-0 run halfway via the third quarter.
Takeaways
Wizards: Poole was a play name however appeared correct from the beginning. He scored the staff’s first eight factors however appeared to settle down as the sport progressed. He solely managed 5 factors after halftime.
Bulls: Chicago hasn’t tremendously missed the burst of pace they get on each side of G Ayo Dosunmu in opposition to the lowly Wizards, however hopes to get it again within the dwelling recreation. He practiced earlier than the sport earlier than lacking his eighth straight recreation with a calf pressure.
Key second
Washington pulled inside 43-41 halfway via the second quarter, however Chicago’s Josh Giddey responded with two layups to begin a 15-4 run that introduced the lead again to double digits. He stayed there the remainder of the evening.
Key statistic
The Bulls made 9 of 16 3-point makes an attempt within the third quarter to place the sport away. Vuevi had three.
Following
The Wizards host Oklahoma Metropolis on Sunday and the Bulls host Sacramento.
