Bulls Beat Wizards 138-105 for 5th Win in 7 Games
CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 33 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 138-105.
Nikola Vučević had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Coby White and Jalen Smith each scored 15 points for the Bulls. Chicago got its fifth win in seven games and evened a 125-107 loss to the Wizards on Jan. 1.
LaVine had 18 points in the first half to help Chicago take control.
Jordan Poole, who missed three straight games with a left hip contusion, returned and led the Wizards with 22 points. Jared Butler added 18 points for Washington, which dropped to an NBA-worst 6-30.
The Bulls spotted their guests the opening basket but took the lead for good a few possessions later. Up 68-58 at halftime, they turned the game into a rout with a 9-0 run midway through the third quarter.