Washington, April 10: Leonard Miller delivered a standout performance, scoring a career-high 26 points and matching his best with 11 rebounds.
His efforts helped the Chicago Bulls secure a 119-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, completing a two-game sweep.
Tre Jones also had a remarkable game, contributing 31 points, while Collin Sexton added 27 for the Bulls. This win came after Chicago’s previous victory against Washington, where they triumphed 129-98, breaking a seven-game losing streak.
Miller, Jones, and Sexton showcased impressive shooting, combining for 65.3% accuracy (32 of 49). With this win, Chicago (31-49) is now tied with Milwaukee for 11th place in the Eastern Conference, holding the best record among teams out of playoff contention.
However, Bulls center Guerschon Yabusele left the game early in the third quarter due to a sprained left shoulder.
For Washington, Will Riley led the team with 23 points, despite the Wizards missing 10 players due to injuries. Julian Reese contributed 16 points and 15 rebounds for the struggling Wizards, who have now lost 24 of their last 25 games, dropping their record to 17-63 with only two games left in the season.
Chicago took charge of the game by outscoring Washington 16-4 to finish the third quarter. Jones capped off that run with six consecutive points, including two layups in the final minute, bringing the score to 87-74.
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Leonard Miller Shines as Bulls Defeat Wizards 119-108
