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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Chicago BullsBulls
114
away
Washington WizardsWizards
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 114 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 31 | 34 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Bulls 116-114. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.