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In the first game since they fired their top two basketball
executives, the Bulls were in firm control by the end of the
first quarter, leading 38-18 against a Washington team that's
seeking to maximize its odds of landing a top draft pick.
Chicago extended its lead to 66-37 by halftime and 100-63 by the
end of the third against a Wizards team that appeared
disinterested on defense. Patrick Williams added a season-high
20 points and Tre Jones had 20 points and nine assists for the
Bulls, who play at Washington again on Thursday night.
The Bulls were 23-22 on Jan. 24 but have collapsed since, losing
27 of 34. Chicago made the playoffs just once in six seasons
under executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas
Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley, both of whom were
fired Monday. On Tuesday, CEO Michael Reinsdorf said he wanted
coach Billy Donovan to return next season.
Bilal Coulibaly scored 19 points for the Wizards, who have lost
seven straight and 23 of 24. Washington started two players on
two-way contracts, Juju Reese and Leaky Black, along with
veteran Anthony Gill, who has long been one of the last options
off the Wizards’ bench but has seen regular playing time lately
with the roster depleted by injuries.
Reese had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Sharife Cooper also
scored 17.
Up next
The Bulls go for a sweep of their three games against the
Wizards this season.
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