Poole shines brightly as Wizards win against 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, topping 25 points for the fifth straight time – marking the most prolific scoring streak of his career. His shooting skills were on full display as he made six three-pointers, cementing his role as a key player on the team.
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 Bulls’ best players, 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 added 12 points and 13 rebounds. However, the Bulls struggled to control the ball, suffering a whopping 20 turnovers and trailing for most of the game.
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 busy schedule, with seven of their next eight games scheduled. at home.
Wizards: Despite being at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 6-25 record, the Wizards have shown a noticeable improvement in their competitiveness. Their home game 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 its lead to 20 points – its largest margin of the night. Rookie Kyshawn George started the series with a three-pointer and ended it with a steal followed by a dunk, making the score 104-84.
Key statistic
The Bulls struggled mightily from beyond the arc, converting on just 14 of their 47 attempts, for a completion percentage of just 29.8%, well below their 37.2% average before this game .
Next meetings
The Wizards will travel to face the New Orleans Pelicans this Friday, while the Bulls prepare to host the New York Knicks on Saturday.
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