The Washington Wizards defeated the host Chicago Bulls, 107 - 97, at United Center on Wednesday. These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just which way. This game was close throughout though, as there were 11 ties and 17 lead changes in total, with neither team leading by more than 13 points. The fourth quarter is when things really separated, with Washington winning that quarter, 30 - 20. The shooting was the glaring difference, as the Wizards shot 52 percent from the field, while the Bulls barely cracked 40 percent. In addition, Chicago went just 3 - of - 18 from three - point range and 18 - of - 25 from the free - throw line. Fastbreak points was the only other big differential, with Washington doubling up Chicago, 32 - 16 in that category. Washington (13 - 15) have now won six of their last eight games and road wins against a tough team like the Bulls shows their recent progression. John Wall was once again the catalyst, as he tallied 23 points, six rebounds, nine assists and three steals. Bradley Beal was n't far behind, as he accrued 21 points, five assists and two steals. Marcin Gortat recorded a double - double, totaling 14 points and 11 rebounds. Otto Porter played just 12 minutes, as he left with back spasms in the second quarter. The Wizards will look to keep rolling on Friday in a road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Chicago (14 - 14) has now lost seven of their last 10 games and home losses against teams like the Wizards simply wo n't get it done. Jimmy Butler did all he could for the Bulls, as he led the team with 20 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Taj Gibson also played well, amassing 17 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks in the defeat. Rajon Rondo did provide six rebounds and 10 assists, but shot just 1 - of - 10 from the field to score three points. Dwyane Wade also shot poorly, but accumulated 19 points, three rebounds and three assists. Butler, Rondo and Wade combined to shoot 14 - of - 50 in the loss. The Bulls will look to get out of this slump on Friday in a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets.
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