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Washington Wizards Stumble Against Bulls in High-Scoring Game at United Center

The Washington Wizards, with a record of 6-30, faced off against the Chicago Bulls, standing at 18-20, in a game that ended with the scoreboard reading 105-138 in favor of the home team. The match took place at the United Center in Chicago and drew an attendance of 21,391 fans.


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Game Highlights


The Washington Wizards showed moments of promise but ultimately could not keep pace with the Bulls' offensive onslaught. The team's scoring was led by Jordan Poole with 22 points, demonstrating his shooting prowess by hitting 67 percent from beyond the arc. Jared Butler also made significant contributions with 18 points and a commendable field goal percentage of 67 percent. Alexandre Sarr stood out on defense for the Wizards, grabbing an impressive total of 11 rebounds.


Despite these individual performances, the team struggled overall with efficiency on both ends of the court. The Wizards managed to lead for only a brief period during the game and had their biggest lead capped at just three points. Their efforts from fast breaks resulted in scoring only eleven points despite attempting five fast breaks.


On the other side, Chicago Bulls capitalized on their opportunities and dominated through better ball movement which is evident from their higher assist count at 39 compared to Washington's 26 assists. The Bulls were particularly effective from long range as they shot an impressive 47 percent from three-point territory making twenty-three shots beyond the arc.


Looking Ahead


The Washington Wizards will look to regroup as they prepare to host Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., scheduled for January 12th at 6:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on MNMT or FDSOK networks.


This recent matchup against Chicago highlighted areas that need improvement if they are to turn around their season moving forward. As we anticipate their next game against Oklahoma City Thunder, it will be interesting to see how they adjust and perform back on their home court.


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