Game Recap
The Washington Wizards held off a furious fourth-quarter rally from the Chicago Bulls to secure a 124-120 victory, fueled by a pivotal third-quarter surge. Trae Young guided the Wizards with 25 points and nine assists, complemented by KyShawn George's 22 points and nine rebounds and Anthony Davis' 19 points.
The game began with a tight first quarter, seeing Washington claim a marginal 28-27 lead. Chicago then found its offensive rhythm in the second period, outscoring the Wizards 35-29 to enter halftime with a 62-57 advantage. However, Washington dramatically shifted the momentum in the third quarter, unleashing a dominant 40-20 run that put them ahead 97-82 heading into the final frame.
Despite facing a 15-point deficit to start the fourth, the Bulls launched a determined comeback, outscoring the Wizards 38-27. Caleb Wilson spearheaded Chicago's effort, recording a game-high 30 points and 14 rebounds, along with three assists, while Matas Buzelis added 21 points. However, the early deficit proved too much to overcome, and Washington held on for the win, defying SportsFBI's pregame model, which had projected a 66% chance of a Chicago victory.
How the Prediction Fared
SportsFBI's model, locked before tip-off, favored the Chicago Bulls (66% confidence). It gave a 14% chance of a 20+ point margin; the game was decided by 4 points.
Standouts
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Linescore
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | 28 | 29 | 40 | 27 | 124 | |
| CHI | 27 | 35 | 20 | 38 | 120 |
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