Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Chicago BullsBulls
96
away
Washington WizardsWizards
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 38 | 22 | 27 | 19 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Wizards took care of the Bulls 106-96. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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.