Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Chicago BullsBulls
108
away
Washington WizardsWizards
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 27 | 34 | 24 | 108 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards snuck past the Bulls 112-108. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.