Tre Jones Dropped 31 and the Bulls Just Embarrassed Washington Twice in Three Days
The Chicago Bulls came into Capital One Arena Thursday night and absolutely dismantled the Washington Wizards 119-108, marking their second blowout win over the same team in 72 hours. This wasn't even close. Tre Jones went nuclear with 31 points on 9 of 14 shooting, hitting all 12 of his free throws. The Wizards? They didn't stand a chance.
Jones wasn't alone in the scoring spree. Collin Sexton chipped in 27 points, and Leonard Miller, the breakout star of this run, dropped a career-high 26 while shooting 11 of 14 from the floor. Miller also grabbed 11 boards, his second double-double in three games. The Bulls (31-49) are suddenly looking dangerous, especially after they throttled Washington 129-98 just two days earlier to snap a brutal seven-game losing streak.
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Chicago dominated the paint with a 68-50 advantage and added 26 fast-break points compared to Washington's measly 18. When you're getting outworked on both ends like that, there's no coming back. The Wizards came in already dealing with injuries and roster limitations, and it showed. They had to dress the league-minimum eight players Thursday night after losing forward Alex Sarr to what coach Brian Keefe said is likely a season-ending toe injury.
Will Riley, Washington's rookie, tried to put up a fight with 23 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Julian Reese added 16 points and 15 boards. Leaky Black and Anthony Gill each scored 14. But none of it mattered. Washington lost for the 24th time in 25 games. You read that right.
The Third Quarter Told the Story
Washington actually hung around early. Jamir Watkins hit a three to pull the Wizards within one at 71-70 with just over four minutes left in the third quarter. That's when Chicago went cold blooded. The Bulls ripped off a devastating 16-4 run to close the quarter, with Jones capping it off on a behind-the-back feed from Rob Dillingham. Game over from there.
The Wizards made one last stand in the fourth, trimming it to 10 at 103-93 with 6:25 to play after Justin Champagnie drained a three. Sexton answered immediately with a layup, and Chicago never let Washington get closer. Patrick Williams sealed it with a three that pushed the lead to 117-98.
The Bulls look like they've found something after that historic losing streak. The Wizards? They need serious help and they need it fast.
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