The Washington Wizards (27 - 12) beat the Chicago Bulls (26 - 14) on Wednesday. The Wizards have won four straight at home, with their last loss at the Verizon Center coming at the hands of the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 23. Paul Pierce had 22 points and six rebounds in 32 minutes Wednesday. John Wall had 21 points and nine assists. Wall has had seven or more assists in every game but one this season. Nene finished with 13 points and eight assists, and shooting guard Bradley Beal put up 17 points, five rebounds and six assists in 36 minutes. The Bulls led by six at the half, but they lost the third quarter 32 - 19, handing them their 14th loss of the season. They've lost four of their last five, including two straight at home for the first time this season. Derrick Rose exploded for 32 points on 12 - of - 22 shooting from the field in his second game back after missing a game with knee soreness. Pau Gasol cooled down after averaging 37 points and 16 rebounds over his two previous games. He had 13 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Nikola Mirotic and Taj Gibson combined for 24 points and ten rebounds off the bench for the Bulls. The Wizards will head home to face the Nets on Friday, and the Bulls will travel to Boston to face the Celtics on Friday.
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