Poole shines brightly as Wizards win over Bulls 125-107
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jordan Poole lit up the scoreboard with a stellar 30-point performance, propelling the Washington Wizards to a resounding 125-107 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.
Since arriving from Golden State before the start of the 2023-24 season, Poole has found his rhythm in a Wizards uniform, surpassing 25 points for the fifth straight time — marking the most prolific scoring streak of his career . His shooting talent was on full display as he made six three-pointers, further cementing his role as the team’s key player.
Rookie Alex Sarr also contributed significantly, recording 11 points and 10 rebounds, joining a contingent of seven players who reached double figures. This collective effort allowed the Wizards — currently at the bottom of the league standings — to achieve their largest margin of victory this season.
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On the other side of the court, Zach LaVine was one of the best players for the Bulls, scoring 32 points after returning from a toe injury that kept him sidelined in Monday’s game against Charlotte . Coby White added 17 points, while Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 12 points and 13 rebounds. However, the Bulls struggled with ball control, suffering an impressive 20 turnovers and trailing for most of the match.
To remember
Bulls: Chicago missed a crucial opportunity to get closer to .500 for just the second time since losing to Cleveland on Nov. 15. After falling to 15-19, they face a heavy schedule ahead, with seven of their next eight games taking place at home.
Wizards: Despite being at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 6-25 record, the Wizards have shown a notable improvement in their competitiveness. Their home play has particularly improved, going 4-6 since the start of December.
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Key moment
Washington effectively put the game out of reach with an impressive 7-0 run early in the fourth quarter, extending their lead to 20 points — their largest margin of the night. Rookie Kyshawn George started the series with a three-pointer and ended it with an interception followed by a dunk, bringing the score to 104-84.
Key stat
The Bulls struggled considerably from beyond the arc, converting on just 14 of their 47 attempts, for a success percentage of just 29.8%, well below their 37.2% average before this game .
Next meetings
The Wizards will travel away to face the New Orleans Pelicans this Friday, while the Bulls prepare to host the New York Knicks on Saturday.
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