Bulls vs. Wizards: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Chicago Bulls (24-10) play against the Washington Wizards (18-18) at Capital One Arena

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Saturday January 1, 2022

Chicago Bulls 120, Washington Wizards 119 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Another day, another DeRozan buzzer-beating, game-winning 3 for Bulls nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/01/ano…12:55 AM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Shout out to the newest Bull, Jordan Bell, for making sure to grab the game ball both times, find you a teammate like this pic.twitter.com/DS2XwspkUP12:48 AM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Many thanks to @bulls @Indiana Pacers @Washington Wizards media relations departments. Excellent job! We can’t do our jobs without YOU. Happy 2022. – 12:18 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Go back to what DeMar DeRozan said in late Sept. on Bulls media day. He tried to warn all that something special could happen.
This prescience, and his poise, are why his arrival has helped transform the Bulls.
Column for ⁦@NBCSChicago⁩: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/…12:00 AM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan hits second buzzer-beating winner in 2 days to beat Wizards – The Athletic theathletic.com/news/bulls-dem…11:52 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Warriors are 9-5 against teams currently with winning records, four coming on the road. And GSW has beaten every team it’s lost to, save for DEN
The current winning teams the Warriors have yet to play: MIL, MIA, WAS
Still gotta see CHI, MEM, DEN on the road – 11:52 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
“Thank God we’ve got DeMar DeRozan on our team.”
DeMar DeRozan started the new year with a new piece of history, hitting his second-straight game-winning buzzer beater to lift the Bulls to their seventh consecutive win.
chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c…11:43 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
10 observations from Bulls’ 120-119 win over the Wizards
1) He did it again
2-10) Notes on an explosive Zach LaVine performance, Nikola Vucevic/Coby White continuing stretches of strong play, some porous Bulls defense and more
nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/…11:36 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Trying to think of the last dagger the Wizards had like that on their home floor and keep thinking of LeBron James’ fadeaway bank shot to force OT pic.twitter.com/AEGMLog3Ck11:34 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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What a night.
DeMar DeRozan.
Mann O’ War.
Jazz/Dubs.
Do i trust Andrew Wiggins?
Jokic & Facu.
MVP race.
REDZONE.
Operation Turkey Shoot.
Taking your calls all night ⬇
twitter.com/i/spaces/1MnGn…11:34 PM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Top Rookies on Sat
Luka Garza, 20 pts, 14 reb, 1 stl
Jalen Green, 29 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast, 5-8 3P
Herb Jones, 14 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl, 3 blk
Daishen Nix, 13 pts, 1 ast, 2 stl
Trevelin Queen, 10 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl
Corey Kispert, 10 pts, 4 reb – 11:27 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine, from Bulls media day on Sept. 27: “DeMar is still in the prime of his career, let’s not get that twisted.”
LaVine knew. – 11:21 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
This is starting to feel like the 2010-11 Bulls season all over again … warning, with great heights, comes a great fall … Happy New Year! pic.twitter.com/WzLdeIwwif11:12 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
All hail “The King of the Fourth,” as DeMar DeRozan does it again! Bulls now sit atop the Eastern Conference all alone.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2022/1/1…11:07 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Enjoyed Bradley Beal’s thoughts on New Year’s resolutions
“I feel like if you’re going to change, you can change at any point in your life. Don’t wait until New Year’s to do it.”
Then went on to say he wants to be more patient. That bodes well for Wizards chance at re-signing? – 10:58 PM
Troy Brown @Troy_Brown33
While I’m here….
Let’s change them MVP rankings for my guy too ‼🙏🏾😂 – 10:42 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kyle Kuzma said he’s a “polarizing figure” and really appreciates the way Wizards fans have welcomed him this season. – 10:35 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan makes NBA history by sinking game-winning buzzer-beater on consecutive days
https://t.co/gt1sU0GYoU pic.twitter.com/NnvtuD9xAL10:30 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine, via Zoom from DC, on why Bulls and DeMar DeRozan have meshed so well: “We don’t have any egos.” – 10:26 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kyle Kuzma on DeMar Derozan answering his clutch 3 with a buzzer-beater: “Shit happens. DeMar told me to hold his beer.”
(a figure of speech, don’t think Derozan actually said that 😂) – 10:23 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Bulls win + Nets lose = new #1 seed in the east pic.twitter.com/xFJU88LmXu10:23 PM

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Zach LaVine, after DeMar DeRozan’s second straight game-winning buzzer beater: “Thank God we have DeMar DeRozan on our team.” – 10:23 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Zach LaVine: “Thank God we got DeMar DeRozan on our team” – 10:22 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine on the last two buzzer beaters: “Thank God we’ve got DeMar DeRozan on our team.” – 10:22 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine, via Zoom from DC: “Thank God we have DeMar DeRozan on our team.” – 10:22 PM
Troy Brown @Troy_Brown33
My Year Started The Same Way It Ended‼🤷🏾‍♂
#THANKYOUDEMAR 💯😂 pic.twitter.com/1LLVqBc5JL10:22 PM

Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
DeMar DeRozan probably has no shot to actually win it but he’s going to end up on a whole lot of MVP ballots.
I think it’s impossible to have him any lower than 5th at this point. – 10:21 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Kyle Kuzma: “DeMar told me to hold my beer.” – 10:21 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
DeMar DeRozan on making NBA history with the first-ever pair of buzzer beaters on back-to-back nights: “I don’t know if I’m dreaming, if it’s real right now.” – 10:18 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
DeMar DeRozan on his back-to-back, game-winning, buzzer-beating 3s: “I don’t know if I’m dreaming or if it’s real right now.” – 10:18 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Here’s the buzzer-beater 3 by DeMar Derozan to beat the Wizards. Incredible patience to avoid two defenders. pic.twitter.com/Myan1c5NzV10:18 PM

Jordan Bell @1jordanbell
2/2 game winning 3’s at the buzzer!! Naw you different bro @DeMar DeRozan10:17 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU.
@DeMar DeRozan | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/vGKkZYKYDS10:10 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
And with the Nets losing, the Bulls sit alone atop the East, one game up on Brooklyn and Milwaukee. Jan. 12 — when Brooklyn visits Chicago, presumably with Kyrie Irving playing — ought to be fun. – 10:07 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
DeMar DeRozan and Saddiq Bey after hitting game winning corner 3s tonight pic.twitter.com/BcT842n7PF10:06 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Nets lose. Bulls sit atop the East alone. – 10:06 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Nets lose to Clippers.
Bulls sit atop the East alone. – 10:05 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
This kinda energy for all of 2022, please pic.twitter.com/tMMlv7MXv510:04 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
CROWN HIM.
THE KING OF THE FOURTH.
@DeMar DeRozan | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/g4DZlpAqJi10:02 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Chris Fleming on DeMar DeRozan’s second-straight buzzer beater: “I always say he’s a better 3-point shooter than people give him credit for, but oddly enough he always has his toes on the line.” – 10:01 PM
Josh Martin @LonzoWire
The Bulls got the last second victory in Indiana on a one-legged 3-pointer from DeMar DeRozan. lonzowire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit…10:00 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySST
DeMar DeRozan is scoring 1.39 points per possession in the last 2 minutes of games this season. That’s the rough equivalent of an open spot up 3 for Steph Curry and Kevin Love. – 9:59 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Chris Fleming: “It’s kind of funny, I always say [DeMar DeRozan is] a better 3-point shooter than people give him credit for. But oddly enough he always has his toes on the line.”
Not tonight. Fleming credited DeRozan’s “presence of mind” with defenders hanging on him – 9:59 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
The Wizards lose, 120-119 on a three at the buzzer from DeMar DeRozan. They were 6-0 in games decided by three points or less before tonight. – 9:57 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
demar derozan waking up after hitting a game-winner the night before pic.twitter.com/82f57bH4Ak9:56 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Y’all ever seen anything like this before?
DeMar DeRozan #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/M9YxJMUw5W9:54 PM

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
the bulls definitely wish they had a mulligan on demar’s contract. what an overpay. – 9:53 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls win. Bulls win. Bulls win. Let’s celebrate. The first place ⁦@Chicago Bulls⁩ have won seven straight. pic.twitter.com/ISfyi1FsId9:52 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
DeMar is so beloved in Toronto that if he won a chip with the Bulls he could probably come through to show it off and Raptors fans would FILL the streets. – 9:52 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
The New Year’s Day Play.
There’s only one DeMar DeRozan, and he’s on the Chicago Bulls. #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/m3tfDyjyyX9:51 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
DEMAR DEROZAN IS UNREAL.
@DeMar DeRozan | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/CM1k7yQVy19:51 PM

Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls players gave interim head coach Chris Fleming the water bath in celebration afterward. Fleming’s pullover is drenched, and he looks spent. Understandably so after the past two games. – 9:51 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
I’m going to move back to Chicago in 2022. Speaking it into existence now. – 9:50 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
DeMar DeRozan, aka Mr. Midrange, with b2b game-winners from 3. Dude playing out of his mind all season. – 9:48 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
DEMAR DEROZAN WITH A GAME WINNING THREE AGAIN
(📼 @Chicago Bulls)
pic.twitter.com/BFIrwAIYKL9:48 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
And if the Bulls can conjure up one more frontcourt piece to shore up interior defense? Ummm, everybody’s got problems – 9:48 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
How dangerous will the Bulls be in a seven game series? Given health, I don’t think anyone wants any parts of them – 9:47 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
DeMar DeRozan is the first player with a game-winning buzzer-beater in consecutive team games since Larry Bird on January 27-29, 1985
h/t @Basketball-Reference9:47 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Tough ending tonight.
Kuzma: 29 PTS, 12-18 FG, 12 R
Beal: 27 PTS, 17 AST (career high)
#DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/l1iTtBLnhU9:45 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
7 in a row. Happy New Year, #BullsNation!
Vote @DeMar DeRozan for #NBAAllStar. pic.twitter.com/pE7UAjQzah9:45 PM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Was saving this one for a special win. Back-to-back game-winners from DeRozan seems to qualify.
Bulls 120, Wizards, 119. pic.twitter.com/1qxExaSHjx9:44 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
demar derozan is unreal, man
pic.twitter.com/qDIZETVKWw9:44 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
This is life in the #NBA, good teams will rip your heart out even when not playing great. #Bulls have done it two nights in a row, seven straight wins. – 9:44 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
DeMar DeRozan is the first player in the history of the NBA to win games at the buzzer on consecutive days
The only other player to win consecutive games at the buzzer was Larry Bird on January 27 and 29, 1985 – 9:44 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
IMPOSSIBLE. DEMARVELOUS DEMAR DEROZAN HITS HIS SECOND GAME-WINNING BUZZER-BEATER THREE IN THE LAST 24 HOURS BULLS WIN AGAIN pic.twitter.com/OERghngrPN9:43 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
DEMAR DEROZAN FOR THE WIN AGAIN!!
@NBCSChicago | @DeMar DeRozan | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/RzYwDV7QA49:43 PM

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Final: Bulls 120, Wizards 119
DeRozan wins one at the buzzer for the second night in a row — this time with a corner 3 down two
LaVine: 35 pts, 7-12 3P
Vucevic: 22 pts, 12 reb
Coby: 20 pts, 5 ast
Bulls allow season-high 72 points in the paint. It’s secondary – 9:42 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
So that 6-men on the floor technical foul on the Wizards ends up being the game … – 9:42 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
DeMar DeRozan with game winning THREES on back to back nights. Of all people to do that. – 9:42 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Zach LaVine doesn’t have the calm this cat has. Evident by the previous possession. – 9:42 PM
Adi Joseph @AdiJoseph
We need a new Bill Swerski’s Super Fans about DeMar DeRozan. – 9:42 PM
Zach Kram @zachkram
DeMar DeRozan could sit out the next 2.5 seasons and his Bulls contract would have still been worth it – 9:42 PM
Alex Caruso @ACFresh21
😭😭😭😭DEEEBBOOOO !! Bulls win .. AGAIN – 9:42 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
DeRozan wins the game on a left corner three—-Bulls win..Bulls win..Bulls win. 120-119. Oh my word. Happy New Year! – 9:42 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
DeMar DeRozan MVP. – 9:41 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
DeMar DeRozan’s 3 from the left corner as time expired has lifted the Bulls to a 120-119 win over the Wizards. – 9:41 PM
Lonzo Ball @ZO2_
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH @DeMar DeRozan9:41 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
DeMar DeRozan!!!!!!!!!!!! – 9:41 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Hard to believe that just happened — DeMar DeRozan at the buzzer for the second night in a row. #Bulls win again – 9:41 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wowwwww DeMar DeRozan hits a buzzer-beater 3 over two defenders. Bulls win 120-119. Absolutely incredible game, but the Wizards came out on the wrong end. – 9:41 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
DEMAR DEROZAN
DEMAR DEROZAN
DEMAR DEROZAN
VOTE @DeMar DeRozan for #NBAAllStar RIGHT NOW. – 9:41 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
The Bulls have never been more back than they are in 2022 – 9:41 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
There’s no way lol
DeMar DeRozan really that guy – 9:41 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
DeRozan clutch > Wizards clutch. – 9:41 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
DeMar DeRozan
Again – 9:41 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
DeMar DeRozan wins it. Again. On his second game-winning 3 in as many nights.
The King of the Fourth.
Bulls 120, Wizards 119. – 9:41 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls 120, Wizards 119
DeRozan makes a buzzer-beating 3-pointer for 2nd straight night.
LaVine 35 pts
DeRozan 28 pts, 9 rebs, 5 assists
Vucevic 22 points, 12 rebs
Beal 27 pts, 17 assists
Kuzma 29 pts, 12 rebs, GW 3 with 3.3 seconds left on Beal assist – 9:41 PM
Montrezl Harrell @MONSTATREZZ
Damn Debo can’t do nothing but shake hands damn – 9:41 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Do not mess with DeMar DeRozan – 9:41 PM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
DEMAR DEROZAN. AGAIN. – 9:41 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
3.3 seconds left to go, down by two. Bulls ball 👀 – 9:40 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Kyle Kuzma has made so many big shots this year. – 9:40 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
KUZ IN THE CLUTCH. AGAIN!! pic.twitter.com/1jSLzI7Tzw9:40 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Kuzma with a right wing 3 – Wizards 119-117 3.3 left Bulls ball. – 9:40 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
CLUTCH KUZ!!!
@Kyle Kuzma knocks it down to put us up by 2 with 3.3 seconds left!
#DCAboveAll9:39 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Kyle Kuzma!!! – 9:39 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Kyle Kuzma hits a go-ahead 3 off a kick from Beal, his career-high 17th assist tonight to go with 27 points.
Wizards 119, Bulls 117 with 3.3. seconds left in D.C. Bulls ball. – 9:39 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
A Kyle Kuzma 3-pointer from 29 feet with 3.3 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter has put the Wizards ahead of the Bulls 119-117. – 9:39 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
This Wiz-Bulls game…terrific stuff. – 9:39 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
WOW. Kyle Kuzma hits another clutch 3, this one to put the Wizards up 119-117 with 3.3 seconds left. Bradley Beal’s 17th assist of the night.
Kuzma comes through again. Bulls have a chance, though. – 9:39 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Huge shot from Kuzma – 9:39 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
10.6 seconds left. Wizards down one, 117-116, to the Bulls. Wizards ball. pic.twitter.com/ibaRk0127R9:38 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Absolutely beautiful look-away pass by Zach LaVine set up Vuc for a wide open 3 that could have put it away, but he couldn’t convert. Bulls up 1 with 10.6 left, Wiz have a chance to win it down 1 with 10.6 left. – 9:38 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Get to your TV or streaming device
Bulls lead Wizards 117-116 with 10.6 seconds to play. Been a wild one – 9:37 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Wizards ball 10.6 Bulls up 117-116. – 9:37 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls 117, Wizards 116 with 10.6 seconds left and the Wizards in possession after a timeout. #LeaguePassAlert9:37 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
The Wizards are spamming the exact same play (double high) every time down against the Bulls in the last three minutes. Six times in a row by my count. – 9:36 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
In half court sets the Bulls were running iso on Avdija…who just picked up his 6th foul. Bulls down 116-115 with 49 sec left. – 9:35 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
Can DeMar ice this game for the Bulls yet again tonight? – 9:34 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards lead the Bulls 116-115 with 49.2 sec left in the 4th. This is a really good game. Stream the finish here: smart.link/5bb65a2b6cedb?…9:34 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Nikola Vucevic has made some huge rim-protecting plays down the stretch of the Bulls’ last 2 games. His ability to make plays right at the rim is a big part of why Bulls have exceeded my expectations on defense. – 9:34 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Deni Avdija fouls out and heads for nightmares of DeRozan pump fakes – 9:34 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wes Unseld Jr. uses his challenge as Deni Avdija as of now is fouled out with DeMar DeRozan potentially going to the free throw line with 49.2 seconds left and Wizards up 116-115. – 9:34 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Bulls lose challenge on Coby White blocking foul on Bradley Beal with 1:28 left
Beal sinks both free throws, puts Wizards ahead 116-115 – 9:31 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
LaVine for the lead!
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/yoakA6Mv8R9:31 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Acting head coach Chris Fleming challenged a block call on Coby White and lost.
Beal shooting FTs with 1:28 left and Wizards down 1. – 9:31 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wes Unseld Jr. has clearly liked the Anthony Gill vs. Nikola Vucevic matchup, but inexcusable not to have Daniel Gafford in the game for a free throw box out. Massive swing in the game. – 9:30 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
After expressing regret pregame for not challenging a late out-of-bounds call last night at Indiana, Bulls interim coach Chris Fleming using his challenge here with 1:28 left. Coby White foul call on Bradley Beal in question. – 9:29 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
DeRozan muscles through.
@NBCSChicago | @DeMar DeRozan | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/Atn4UmWv4k9:29 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
The Bulls have 6 bench points, 15 TOs and have allowed 70 points in paint.
And lead for first time since 11-10 on a LaVine 3. – 9:28 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal and Zach LaVine are giving people their money’s worth tonight. 25 pts and a career-high 16 ast for Beal. LaVine has 35 and is 7-12 3PT. The stars are out in D.C. – 9:28 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
VOOOOCH!
Tie ballgame! – 9:28 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
I didn’t like the Gill sub. Overreaction to one open Vuc pick and pop. Hopefully it doesn’t cost them – 9:28 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls take their first lead since they were up 11-10 less than four minutes in.
It’s Bulls 115, Wizards 114 with 1:42 remaining in D.C. – 9:28 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls tie it with 5-point possession. DeRozan J, missed FT, Vucevic offensive rebound and 3-point play – 9:28 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Wizards hit 70 points in paint – 9:26 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Coby White still has on-the-ball defending issues, but his defensive activity has greatly improved. – 9:25 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls down 108-105. 3:41 left 4th. Wizards ball. LaVine with 32. – 9:23 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Third time today Kyle Kuzma has grabbed a defensive rebound and taken it coast-to-coast for a bucket all by himself. He has said earlier this season how he feels the Wizards need to run more.
Kyle Kuzma being the change he wants to see in the world 👏🏽 – 9:22 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Bradley Beal boxing out Deni Avdija who wants to have a conversation with the ref 😂 pic.twitter.com/MGvJD9A7PR9:20 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Kuz putting it in spin cycle – gets the hoop and the foul!
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/jAMkQ5rU8B9:20 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
This is Nikola Vucevic’s 17th double-double. He’s top-10 in league. – 9:19 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Second consecutive 20-point game for Coby 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nYa6Ghozby9:18 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Really nice play from Coby White here. Second time he’s used that hesitation move tonight to put pressure on the rim, and it’s good to see him making reads more advanced than just dumping off to the roll man. pic.twitter.com/sPo3MUjPGn9:17 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
This is Zach LaVine’s 11th 30-point game. – 9:17 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Paint Points: Wash 64-20.
Fast Break. Wizards 9-0.
Bench Pts: Wash 19-6..
Yet…..Bulls down by only 5. – 9:15 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
this was a nifty drive and kick from coby white pic.twitter.com/dlGiKuFhiq9:15 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Jones buries his 2nd -3 ball..Bulls within 5…102-97. White with 20. LaVine with 28. DeRozan-19. Vucevic 15. 6:53 left 4th. – 9:13 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Nice defense from Ayo Dosunmu on back-to-back possessions to close the 3Q.
-Picking up Beal 90 feet out
-Recognizing coverage on ghost screens both times (no contact = no switch)
-Using 6’10” wingspan to affect Beal’s shots pic.twitter.com/hYHgUNS07e9:13 PM

Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Gorgeous drive and dish by Coby White leads to a hockey assist and second corner 3 for Derrick Jones Jr.
Bulls still battling and hanging around.
Wizards 102, Bulls 97 with 6:53 left to play in D.C. #LeaguePassAlert9:12 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Think Facu left some remnants of KCP’s shoes at the elbow. Filthy. – 9:11 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Back-to-back 20-point games—and four straight in double figures—-for Coby White. – 9:11 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Wizards with 64 points in the paint..up 10 with 8 min left – 9:10 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kyle Kuzma on a 3-year, $39 million contract remains an absolute steal – 9:10 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Big fan of Katch and Go Kuzma – 9:10 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards have outscored the Bulls 58-18 in the paint, which is ridiculous. But the Bulls are 14-28 3PT, so it’s only an 8-pt game in the 4th. – 9:09 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls knocking on the door-just can’t smash it down. Trail 96-88.9:54 left 4th – 9:07 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls down 96-88. 2 min. In to the 4th quarter. Beal 21pts 15 assists. Wash-58pts in the paint. Bulls 12 assists and 14 turnovers. – 9:05 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Kyle Kuzma is having himself a season – 9:05 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Points in paint: Wizards 58, Bulls 18 – 9:05 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal has tied his career-high with 15 assists in this his first career start at point guard. – 9:04 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Bradley Beal has tied his career high in assists with 15. – 9:04 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Bradley Beal has tied his career-high with 15 assists with 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter – 9:04 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
We’ve got a battle heading into the fourth.
Beal: 19 PTS, 13 AST
Gafford: 19 PTS, 9-10 FG, 8 REB
Kuzma: 16 PTS, 8 REB
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne9:01 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Can you imagine a defensive backcourt of Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso and Ayo Dosunmu as the rookie gains experience and moves forward in his NBA career? AKME can.
(first time I’ve used that acronym) – 9:00 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
We’re still giving Derrick Jones Jr. this highlight 😮
@NBCSChicago | @Derrick Jones Jr. pic.twitter.com/bzFtwFBXvT8:59 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
4th quarter coming up @670TheScore @Chicago Bulls radio network @Audacy Wizards 88 Bulls 86. LaVine with 26. DeRozan 19. Vucevic 15-8. Wizards 52 points in the paint. Beal 19pts 13 assists. – 8:58 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls haven’t played great, but trail just 88-86 after 3Qs. LaVine has 26, DeRozan 19, White 18. Bulls had 6 assists in 3rd – 8:58 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls have to be ecstatic they trail by just two entering the 4th. They have only 2 bench points and have endured plenty of defensive breakdowns. Ayo Dosunmu and Derrick Jones Jr. upped the defensive pressure down stretch of 3rd. – 8:58 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
End of the 3rd Quarter: Wizards 88, Bulls 86
Beal: 19 pts., 13 assts.
Gafford: 19 pts., 8 rebs.
LaVine: 26 pts., 4 rebs., 2 assts.
Points in the paint: Wizards 52, Bulls 18 – 8:58 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Wizards head into the fourth with a 2 point lead over the Bulls – 8:57 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Daniel Gafford almost set Capital One Arena ablaze
Missed a dunk (blocked by the rim) for his first miss of the game and then nearly sent back Derrick Jones Jr.’s two hand dunk attempt but called for the foul (probably the right call, got arm) – 8:56 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jae’Sean Tate is fed up with the officials. He wasn’t happy at a call by Cheryl Flores on Jokic, then he was called for an away from the play foul. Then CJ Washington hit him with a technical – 8:56 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
What a sequence by Ayo Dosunmu. The rookie challenges Bradley Beal’s shot at the rim along with Derrick Jones Jr., recovers and skies to contest Daniel Gafford’s putback attempt, helping to force a miss. – 8:55 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Former Bulls center Daniel Gafford has 19 points on 9-of-9 shooting with seven rebounds and two blocked shots in his first game against the team that drafted him. – 8:54 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Daniel Gafford so far in his first game against the Bulls, his former team: 19 pts, 7 reb, 2 blk in 17 min. He’s 8-8 FG. Decent, I’d say. – 8:53 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Daniel Gafford is 9-9 vs. his former team. – 8:53 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
The way this game is going, the Bulls’ biggest lead being just three early in the game, the Wizards that action for much of the night, it just feels like we’re headed for another fantastic finish. – 8:51 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
One of the main reasons Deni Avdija is an elite defender, he rarely falls for the pump fakes. 🗜 – 8:51 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Derrick Jones Jr. returns from taking elbow to face and sinks a 3. Now, six Bulls have scored. – 8:49 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
There is it, a fifth Bull has scored tonight. Troy Brown Jr. layup at 4:19 mark of 3rdQ. #Bulls down 8 – 8:45 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Troy Brown Jr. is only the 5th Bull to score tonight, late 3rd quarter. – 8:45 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls get their first bench points with 4:20 left in the third quarter from Troy Brown Jr., only the fifth Bulls player to score tonight. – 8:44 PM
Montrezl Harrell @MONSTATREZZ
Yea AG dunk some – 8:44 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Coby White is 10 for 14 from 3 last two games. #Bulls8:44 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
With 17 points in this game, Bradley Beal now has scored 14,001 career regular-season points. – 8:44 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Another milestone for @Bradley Beal as he reaches 14,000 career points!
#DCAboveAll | @MoetUSA pic.twitter.com/kyLWYZLLEL8:43 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Anthony Gill on a 2-year veterans minimum deal is just another sneaky good Tommy Sheppard signing – 8:43 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Coby flew by with ease!
@NBCSChicago | @CobyWhite pic.twitter.com/u5dk3nOiFm8:39 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls fans…what’s up? Bulls down 76-69- 6:53 left 3rd – 8:38 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Daniel Gafford has eight of Washington’s 12 points in the third quarter. Washington leads Chicago 76-69 midway through the period, but it probably wouldn’t have weathered Chicago’s run without Gafford’s energy and scoring the last few minutes. – 8:38 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Derrick Jones Jr. down and will get checked out during timeout. Looked like Kyle Kuzma inadvertently caught him in face with elbow – 8:37 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Now Derrick Jones Jr. is down after appearing to take an inadvertent shot to the face. – 8:36 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
The Bulls’ quick two-game trip is getting extended by one night. Team is staying over in DC because of weather in Chicago. – 8:33 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Bulls starting third quarter on 8-2 run. – 8:31 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Coby White up to 13 points, 3-5 3-point shooting tonight. He’s been really good since halftime of the first Hawks game – 8:31 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Eighty-five seconds into the second half, only four Bulls players have scored: Zach LaVine (23), DeMar DeRozan (13), Coby White (13) and Nikola Vučević (11).
And the Bulls are only down six. – 8:30 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls are 11-19 from 3. Quickly halve halftime deficit. – 8:29 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Back to back jacks for the Bulls. Bulls within six, 66-60. 90 sec. In 3rd quarter. Bulls 11-19 from three point range. – 8:29 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wes Unseld Jr. with a timeout 85 seconds into the second half with Bulls starting on an 8-2 run – 8:28 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Zach LaVine’s currently tied for most games with 20+ points this season 🔥
Get @Zach LaVine into #NBAAllStar. pic.twitter.com/rAhp38URV68:28 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
What am I missing about why Zach LaVine’s 3 was taken off the board? Is it not allowed to hit the rim and go in after the buzzer or something? pic.twitter.com/rDDBOUq9kk8:21 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
The three ball by LaVine ruled no good. Wizards 64-52 at half. LaVine with 23 at the break. – 8:19 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Watching Bradley Beal playing point guard in a pinch tonight reminds me of a story from his high school days. His AAU team thought a tournament was over. They were on the van heading to the airport. But it turned out, they miscalculated the schedule. They had one more game. – 8:19 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
After two.
LaVine’s buzzer-beating shot did not count. pic.twitter.com/HtEwabsaC08:17 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Looks like they waved off that LaVine 3 at the horn after replay review. #Bulls down 63-52 at half – 8:16 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
After official video review, Zach LaVine’s last-second 3 at the end of the first half was ruled no good.
The halftime score is Wizards 64, Bulls 52. – 8:14 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
The offense is cooking right now 🔥
Beal: 13 PTS, 11 AST
Kuzma: 16 PTS 6-9 FG, 5 REB
Gafford: 9 PTS, 4-4 FG, 2 BLK
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne8:14 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Bradley Beal has a season-high 11 assists at HALFTIME
Career-high of 15 in play (he did it twice in 2018-19 in 3OT vs. PHO and 2OT vs. TOR) – 8:14 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Halftime: Wizards 64, Bulls 55
The Bulls are doing Bulls things from three and shooting 10-18 (LavVine is 6-8 and has 26p) but Wiz are having one of their more efficient shooting nights of the season so far. Beal has a double-double.
Kuzma: 16p
Beal: 13p 11a
KCP: 11p 7r – 8:14 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
LaVine beats the buzzer!
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/6vyJEv24hm8:13 PM

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Wizards lead Bulls 64-55 at the half
Zach LaVine buzzer-beater gives him 26 pts on 6-8 3P shooting
But Wizards dominating interior. 34-8 paint-points advantage, and shooting 12/13 at rim. Bulls have been jumper-reliant – 8:13 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lead the Bulls 64-55 at the half. Zach LaVine beat the buzzer with a 31-foot 3. He had 26 pts and shot 6-8 3PT, but the Wizards lead. Beal has 13 and 10, Kuzma has 16. – 8:12 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Wizards 64, Bulls 55 at half
LaVine 26 pts
DeRozan 11 pts
White 10 pts
Bulls 10 TOs and outscored 34-8 in paint
Kuzma 16 pts
Beal 13 pts, 10 assists
KCP 11 pts, 7 rebs – 8:12 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Halftime Wizards 64 Bulls 55. LaVine with 26. Bulls 10 turnovers=13 Wizards points. Beal 13pts 10 assists. Kuzma-16pts. – 8:12 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
As great as DeRozan & LaVine have been this year, too much iso ball is a problem tonight. #Bulls had 6 assists and 4 players scored all the points in 1stH. Wizards lead 64-55.
LaVine has 26 pts – 8:11 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal had a career-high for assists in a single half with 11 in the first half against the Bulls. Not bad for his first career start at point guard. – 8:11 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Bradley Beal’s career-high assist total for an entire game is 15, set twice, on Dec. 22, 2018, and Jan. 13, 2019, per @Basketball-Reference. Beal finished tonight’s first half with 11 assists. – 8:11 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Zach LaVine 😤💪
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/wa07czAU5h8:10 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Tyler Cook’s injured left ankle will keep him out the rest of this game. – 8:09 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Ortiz-Martin PPV is on air. Not a bad card — Martin could be fighting for a chance to face Deontay Wilder — just a bizarre pay per view. Also: Gerald Washington, nice guy, but 39 and stopped in four of his last six fights. He shouldn’t be fighting. – 8:09 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal has tied a career-high for assists in a single half with 10. He also has 13 points on 5-10 FG. – 8:09 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Nice couple games from Kuzma – 8:09 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
In the old playoff format … this would be your first-round matchup – Bulls-Wizards – 8:08 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
LaVine is a little loose with the ball for 2nd straight game. – 8:06 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Billy’s back … on Monday, so Bulls acting head coach Chris Fleming discussed lessons learned for him the last week-plus.
Also, updates on some sidelined Bulls.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2022/1/1…8:06 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Wiz are moving the ball incredibly well. 15 assists on 21 buckets. Beal has 9 of em – 8:05 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Daniel Gafford blocks Troy Brown Jr., the guy he was traded for. pic.twitter.com/PfIez19dxG8:04 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls say Tyler Cook out for game with left ankle sprain – 8:01 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
INJURY UPDATE: Tyler Cook sustained a left ankle sprain and will be out for the remainder of the game. – 8:01 PM
Montrezl Harrell @MONSTATREZZ
Thank you @gblawyers for the opportunity! – 8:01 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Has accidentally having 6 players on the floor always been an automatic technical free throw for the other team? I didn’t think it was Washington’s second delay of game infraction. – 8:00 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Wizards just drew a technical for having too many players on the court
Alize Johnson scurries back to the bench, DeMar DeRozan sinks the free throw – 8:00 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls PR said Tyler Cook is out for game with left ankle sprain. – 8:00 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Wizards 47-37. 5:45 left 2nd. Beal with 11pts 8 assists. ( 5 in 2nd quarter) LaVine with 15.
Wizards T’d up—too many players on the floor. – 8:00 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Only four players have scored for #Bulls 18 mins into game – 7:59 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
It’s not an overstatement to say that Bradley Beal has done a great job tonight of anticipating the Bulls’ double-teams and passing to open teammates. Beal already has seven assists, and there’s 6:50 remaining in the second quarter. – 7:56 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Bradley Beal and Deni Avdija are on the same cutting wavelength – 7:56 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
The Wizards are honoring Bennifer’s reunion as one of the great moments of 2021. Congrats to the couple pic.twitter.com/Fxmd8bZiKj7:55 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
DeMar DeRozan saying what’s up to Deuce and Braylon Beal courtside out of the timeout – 7:54 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls running on fumes..down 41-30. Wizards with 24 of their 41 points in the paint. 8:59 left 2nd. – 7:51 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal has done an excellent job serving as the Wizards de facto PG tonight. Wizards up 11 in the 2nd, shooting 55.6%. He has 11 pts and 5 ast in 13 min with zero TOs. – 7:51 PM
Montrezl Harrell @MONSTATREZZ
Yes sir boys swing swing – 7:50 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Cook has done a terrific job for the Bulls – we will give you an update as soon as we receive one. – 7:50 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Paint points with 10 minutes left in the second quarter:
Wizards 22, Bulls 2. – 7:49 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Points in the paint: Washington 20, Chicago 2. – 7:48 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Wizards attacking the Bulls paint already up 20-2 in that department. – 7:48 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Tyler Cook just went down clutching his left ankle/leg area after getting tangled with Daniel Gafford with 11:03 left to play in the second quarter.
Cook was helped to the bench area by teammates before being taken to the locker room in a wheelchair. theathletic.com/realtime/O3f3a…7:48 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Tyler Cook appears to have rolled his left ankle/foot and is being assisted to the locker room via wheel chair. – 7:46 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Oh no. Tyler Cook down and in pain on the baseline. Looked like he rolled his right ankle. Getting looked at now – 7:45 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Tyler Cook is down and drawing trainer attention. – 7:45 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Warming up in Washington.
LaVine leads with 15 points. pic.twitter.com/ztQPC453qN7:43 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
After 1- Washington 32 Bulls 25. Wash. 18pts in the paint. LaVine-15pts. 6 of the 8 made Bulls field goals have come from three point range. – 7:42 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Not a great 1stQ for #Bulls, trail Wash 32-25. Just 3 assists as a team & DeRozan 1-for-6 from field – 7:42 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
After one, the Wizards lead the Bulls 32-35
Beal and Kuzma have 9 each. Zach LaVine has 15p
Bulls are 6-9 from three – 7:41 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lead the Bulls 32-25 after the first quarter. Kuzma and Beal lead the Wizards with 9, LaVine has 15 pts on 4-5 3PT. – 7:41 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Zach’s 4-5 from three and it’s only been 1 quarter. pic.twitter.com/oO6NhVQMEB7:40 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Zach LaVine and now DeMar DeRozan getting very generous foul calls on jump shots. Minimal (if any) contact by Tremont Waters and now Anthony Gill yet they get free throws. – 7:38 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Zach LaVine in bounceback mode early vs. Wizards. 15 points and 4-5 from 3 midway thru 2nd. – 7:38 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards are much more active with their hands tonight defensively than they’ve been in recent games. They’ve forced six turnovers already, but the activity has been clear from the opening tip. – 7:37 PM
Montrezl Harrell @MONSTATREZZ
Yooooo I just seen my commercial for the first time – 7:37 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Sometimes Bradley Beal needs to be more selfish. He had a chance to iso against Troy Brown Jr., but instead gives it up for an ok Deni Avdija 3-point attempt. – 7:36 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Tremont Waters showing off the clamps in his debut with the squad 💪
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/Y4U7NkeMFQ7:34 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
You know Montrezl Harrell is a DC staple when he is doing Greenberg & Bederman commercials 😂 pic.twitter.com/0N09wiRDvr7:34 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Zach is trouble for defenders.
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/8M5BttvoT67:33 PM

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Could be a Zach LaVine game brewing. He has 12 points in first eight minutes of first quarter, mostly on a diet of difficult jumpshots. He’s 3-for-4 from 3 and just converted a 4-point play – 7:32 PM
Montrezl Harrell @MONSTATREZZ
Yessir homies love it – 7:31 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Zach LaVine just converted a 4-pt play. The Bulls are 5-for-8 from three. They shoot the best 3PT% in the NBA, but the Wizards allow the fewest 3PT makes per game. – 7:30 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards current lineup
Tremont Waters (wearing #51)
Corey Kispert
Deni Avdija
Kyle Kuzma
Anthony Gill – 7:24 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Troy Brown Jr. may have gotten the least applause I have ever heard for a returning player
Capital One Arena like pic.twitter.com/gkcv0vGraD7:21 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Coby still has it going 🏹
@NBCSChicago | @CobyWhite pic.twitter.com/e12xPuuGwz7:20 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Daniel Gafford has picked up his second foul with 8:41 remaining in the first quarter. DeMar DeRozan drew both fouls away from the basket. – 7:17 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Should be a good crowd at Capital One Arena for Wizards-Bulls, but also a good number of Chicago fans – 7:09 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls ball is rolling ⁦@670TheScore⁩ ⁦@Audacy⁩ ⁦@Chicago Bulls⁩ radio network pic.twitter.com/i8mXu0GTN67:08 PM

Montrezl Harrell @MONSTATREZZ
Here we go tip off in #TheDistrict7:06 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Jaime Echenique rocking a crisp haircut a couple days after making history as the first Colombian born NBA player – 7:03 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Your phone is fine… Airplane Mode is just warming up 🔥
@MOR_Docs | @Derrick Jones Jr. pic.twitter.com/fohnKoNo0A7:03 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards’ starters vs. Bulls:
Beal, Kispert, KCP, Kuzma, Gafford
So, no traditional point guard, given all the guys in protocol. – 6:50 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Another start for Kispert tonight against the Bulls. Wizards going with:
Beal
Kispert
KCP
Kuzma
Gafford – 6:39 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Derrick Jones Jr. is getting the start tonight in DC.
@FirstAlert | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/aomO1pJ4Lj6:30 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Getting ready for the first Bulls game of 2022 💪
@betwayusa | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/bmfv6dCwgw6:29 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
The burner accounts trashing Deni Avdija are already the funniest thing I’ve seen in 2022
He can’t even legally drink in the US for 30 more hours yet he’s already a “bust” 😂 – 6:23 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Happy New Year, everyone. It’s Wizards-Bulls at 7 pm on @NBCSWashington.
I’ve got video of Daniel Gafford and Deni Avdija’s warm-up, plus 3 keys with help from special guest @zacikuma: pic.twitter.com/i8GzVtovtn6:16 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
The history of the Wizards. pic.twitter.com/ALl2dJXkqm6:03 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Talk about a whirlwind day. Guard Tremont Waters, signed by the Wizards today to a 10-day contract, had a 4 a.m, flight to Washington, followed by a required test. He had a two-hour window to take a nap before the Wizards’ walkthrough at the arena. – 6:01 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Saturday night hoops start in 6⃣0⃣ minutes!
📍 @CapitalOneArena
🎙 @Team980
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne6:00 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Which fit would you wear?
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/DyiljkHZwZ5:50 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Fleming says Billy Donovan addressed the team via Zoom this morning. #Bulls5:36 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The Bulls are also “pretty hopeful” that Lonzo Ball and Alfonzo McKinnie will be able to return to team practice at the start of next week, Fleming said.
Neither player traveled this week as the Bulls took a reduced group on the road, but they are out of protocols. – 5:36 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Chris Fleming said Bulls are “pretty hopeful” Lonzo Ball and Alfonzo McKinnie will be back with team early next week. Nothing definitive on status for games yet
Both are out of protocols and reconditioning, according to today’s injury report, but didn’t travel for IND/WAS trip – 5:34 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Fleming says hope is to have Lonzo & Alfonzo back “early in the week.” Both are out of protocols. #Bulls5:33 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Javonte Green will likely be out tonight after tweaking his groin.
Chris Fleming says the team needs to get back to Chicago before they can assess his status and providing a recovery timeline. – 5:32 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Javonte Green is likely out vs. Wizards, per Chris Fleming. – 5:31 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. interviewed for the Bulls’ head coaching job and spent close to 5 seasons with Arturas Karnisovas in Denver. In response to @Chuck Swirsky in-person question, Unseld via Zoom from DC said he and Karnisovas “had a lot of good conversations.” – 5:27 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards newest point guard Tremont Waters getting in his pre-game warmup early with assistant coach Zach Guthrie who usually works with Raul Neto and Aaron Holiday – 5:11 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Tonight is the first game between the Wizards and Bulls since the March trade that sent Daniel Gafford to D.C. and former 1st round pick Troy Brown Jr. to Chicago. – 5:10 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Should #Bulls start Jordan Bell at PF tonight vs. Wizards? – 5:04 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Check the shirt 👀
Did you vote for @Bradley Beal for #NBAAllStar today?
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/Wy9geveAMq5:02 PM

Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Omer Yurtseven and Mac McClung in the same week, absolutely nothing new about this year pic.twitter.com/NM1Am92ISq4:57 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Wizards will be short-handed at guard tonight. Beal & KCP expected to play, but Dinwiddie, Neto, Wanamaker and Aaron Holiday all out. Harrell, Bertans also out. #Bulls4:55 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Miles Bridges and PJ Washington have cleared the league’s health and safety protocols and are questionable to play in the #Hornets game against Phoenix tomorrow. Could be a big boost for them going into a stretch of 3 games in 4 nights. – 4:54 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets vs. PHX 1/2
Miles Bridges and PJ Washington have cleared NBA Health and Safety Protocols and the team will have the following injury update for tomorrow:
Bridges/Washington (return from H&S Protocols) questionable
Carey Jr./Lewis (H&S Protocols) out
#AllFly4:53 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Javonte Green now listed as out tonight with right adductor strain. #Bulls4:50 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Start 2022 with us!
Get your tickets to a January home game 🎟
#DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster4:45 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
With the addition of Tremont Waters, the Wizards currently have 6 replacement players, including Brad Wanamaker who is now in protocol. Guard Jordan Schakel, though, is not getting a second 10-day contract, I’m told. Might be an indication they expect others to be cleared soon. – 4:40 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards are hosting the Bulls tonight and Chicago is 16-2 when DeMar DeRozan scores more than 25 points. I’m guessing we’ll see Deni Avdija get that assignment for at least some of the game. – 4:34 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Coby’s last three games 📈
50% shooting
52.2% from three
@Calamos | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/8XTF0xkTTQ4:28 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
I don’t normally “look forward” to any particular regular season game. Too much can affect whether it actually is played under the circumstances most would hope for.
That said: That first #Bucks#Bulls game Jan. 21 can’t get here soon enough. – 4:19 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
December’s finest plays 🙌
#DCAboveAll | @Energix_US pic.twitter.com/XsKd2eaeJ44:10 PM

Sam Smith @SamSmithHoops
The Bulls used 2021 to alter their arc; will they also be a model for the future of the NBA? Quite the year.
on.nba.com/3eEK7Mn4:05 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
📰 OFFICIAL: We’ve signed guard Tremont Waters to a 10-day contract via the NBA Hardship Exception provisions. #DCAboveAll
Waters averaged 17.5 points and 6.5 assists in 13 @nbagleague games this season. – 4:01 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Kyle Kuzma recorded a 91.3 defensive rating Thursday vs. Cleveland, his fourth-best rating of the season.
#DCAboveAll | @DXCTechnology pic.twitter.com/YJcYLvGnSm3:30 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
So much can change in just one year.
A new era of Bulls basketball was born in 2021.
🗓 | @Sam Smith‘ Year in Review: – 3:14 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Michael Jordan (16 times), Scottie Pippen (twice), Derrick Rose (twice) and Jimmy Butler (once) are the only Bulls to win Player of Month awards.
DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine did their part in December to try to change that.
Story for @NBCSChicago: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/…3:00 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
We’ve been hot from the floor lately.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/Zb8SE7ke1y3:00 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
So which Bull is winning Eastern Conference player of month?
DeRozan 29.3 ppg; 5.6 apg; 4.3 rpg; 51.5% FG; 62.5 3PT% (including GW); 85.1% FT; 8-0 record
LaVine 27.8 ppg; 6.1 apg; 5 rpg; 52.9% FG; 47.7 3PT%; 80.4% FT; 7-2 record – 2:31 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
I will respectfully ask those criticizing his bowl game decision to lay off future Washington Football Team quarterback Kenny Pickett. – 2:31 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Explosive scorers going at it tonight!
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/nEzOR3lSz92:30 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
The Chicago Bulls announced that the team has signed guard Mac McClung to a second 10-day contract.
In one appearance with the team during his first 10-day vs. Atlanta on Dec. 29, 2021, McClung scored two points in two minute – 2:21 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Roster Update: We have signed Mac McClung to a second 10-day contract. pic.twitter.com/Eut4dpHkUG2:19 PM

Josh Martin @LonzoWire
McClung earns himself 10 more days with the Bulls on a hardship contract. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2022/01/01/bul…2:04 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kuzma says “damn right” he dapped up Mobley after up-and-under nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/01/kuz…2:01 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2012, Jimmy Butler made his NBA debut with the @Chicago Bulls.
Butler has been named to one of the All-NBA teams for three different franchises.
The only players with more such selections are Shaquille O’Neal and Chris Paul (four franchises each). pic.twitter.com/XEsO5ZZ4lV2:01 PM

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Lonzo Ball reacting to DeMar DeRozan’s game-winner from home (via IG stories)
“Don’t lie Deebo, you know you ain’t see the time!”
(DeMar admitted as much postgame) pic.twitter.com/2XBhWHz5XI1:59 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards’ up-to-date injury report for tonight’s game against the Bulls: Davis Bertans (non-COVID illness) is out. These 7 players are in league protocols & are out: Thomas Bryant, Spencer Dinwiddie, Rui Hachimura, Montrezl Harrell, Aaron Holiday, Raul Neto & Brad Wanamaker. – 1:53 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls NBA Injury Report. OUT: Ball, Bradley, Caruso, Simonovic, Williams. Doubtful: Green- right adductor strain. – 1:53 PM
Sam Smith @SamSmithHoops
Did you see De way DeMar Deprived and Depressed De Pacers at 2021’s Denouement to further Destabilize NBA narratives while Destroying Bulls Demons and perhaps welcoming a new DeMVP?
on.nba.com/32LbEsF1:41 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie @SDinwiddie_25
Happy New Year! Not really a resolution type of guy, but what are some good ones y’all got in mind? – 1:28 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards (18-17) only a 2-point underdog to the Bulls (23-10), despite 5 rotation players out.
Chicago coming off a win last night in Indiana so have to try and take advantage of tired legs. – 1:18 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls list Javonte Green doubtful vs. Wizards with right adductor strain.
Lonzo Ball and Alfonzo McKinnie are both out of protocols but listed as out as they return to conditioning. Acting head coach Chris Fleming said yesterday that none of the players in protocols traveled – 1:10 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Happy New Year! Back at it tonight!
📺: @NBCSChicago
📻: @670TheScore pic.twitter.com/mQ2YGQddE81:00 PM

Josh Martin @LonzoWire
The Bulls got the last second victory in Indiana on a one-legged 3-pointer from DeMar DeRozan. lonzowire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit…1:00 PM

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