NBA · Final Recap
Wizards’ 40-Point Third Survives Bulls’ Fourth-Quarter Surge
October 25, 2026 · 2:48 AM
Washington’s 40-20 third quarter built the cushion it needed to withstand Chicago’s late push and win 124-120.
Washington beat Chicago 124-120 after turning a five-point halftime deficit into a 97-82 lead with a 40-20 third quarter. The Bulls answered with a 38-27 fourth, but could not erase the gap. Caleb Wilson led Chicago with 30 points on 10-of-24 shooting, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block and no turnovers. Matas Buzelis added 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, no blocks and 3 turnovers, while Norman Powell scored 18 on 4-of-12 shooting with 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, no blocks and 4 turnovers. Trae Young paced Washington with 25 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 4 rebounds, 9 assists, no steals or blocks and 2 turnovers. KyShawn George added 22 points on 8-of-17 shooting, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, no steals, 4 blocks and 3 turnovers, while Justin Champagnie chipped in 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, no blocks and no turnovers.
Key Performers
Caleb Wilson, CHI: 30 PTS, 14 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 0 TO; 10-24 FG Trae Young, WAS: 25 PTS, 4 REB, 9 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 2 TO; 6-13 FG KyShawn George, WAS: 22 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST, 0 STL, 4 BLK, 3 TO; 8-17 FG
Standings Impact
Both teams are 1-1. Washington sits 13th in the power index, with Chicago 17th.
DYMA Insight
Washington’s 40-point third quarter proved decisive: Chicago won the fourth by 11 but still fell short. The Wizards got scoring and playmaking from Young alongside George’s four-block defensive effort.