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The Chicago Bulls defeated the Washington Wizards 119–108 on April 9 at Capital One Arena, with T. Jones leading the way on 31 points and C. Sexton adding 27 in a balanced offensive attack. Chicago's superior efficiency proved decisive: the Bulls shot 46.2 percent from the field compared to Washington's 39.6 percent, while the Wizards' 10 three-pointers and 52 rebounds couldn't overcome a 14-point deficit in offensive rating (112.3 to 103.0). The game unfolded in spurts, with Chicago dominating the third quarter 35–23 to seize control after a competitive first half; Washington's fourth-quarter surge of 34 points came too late. The Bulls' 26 assists and 15 turnovers versus the Wizards' 24 assists and 17 turnovers illustrated Chicago's execution down the stretch. The final tally of 227 points fell well short of the 249.5 Vegas total, reflecting defensive intensity in the second and fourth quarters. Chicago's road victory strengthens its playoff positioning heading into the final regular-season stretch.
