Chicago flipped an early deficit with a 35-point second quarter to take a 62-57 lead into halftime.
Washington edged ahead 28-27 after the first quarter, but Chicago answered with a 35-29 second to seize a five-point halftime lead. Caleb Wilson has paced the Bulls with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Jalen Smith added 12. Trae Young has eight points and four assists for Washington, and Anthony Davis has eight points on 4-of-11 shooting. After the break, watch whether Chicago can keep its second-quarter momentum and whether Young can turn his playmaking into a Wizards rally.
Key Performers
Caleb Wilson, Bulls: 17 points, 7 rebounds Jalen Smith, Bulls: 12 points Trae Young, Wizards: 8 points, 4 assists