National Basketball Association
Washington 114, Chicago 100
When: 8:00 PM ET, Monday, January 11, 2016
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Officials: #33 Sean Corbin, #45 Brian Forte, #50 Gediminas Petraitis
Attendance: 21409

CHICAGO -- The Washington Wizards are dealing with numerous injuries, but had no trouble beating the Chicago Bulls 114-100 on Monday night at the United Center.

The Wizards (17-19) won their second straight game by getting points from 10 players, including seven who finished in double-figure scoring.

Point guard John Wall led the way with 17 points, 10 assists and three steals, while guard Garrett Temple, forward Otto Porter and center Nene all scored 14 points in the win. Ramon Sessions had 16 points, Gary Neal added 11 points and Drew Gooden finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds, all off the bench.

Washington's reserves outscored Chicago's 47-32.

Chicago (22-14) was led by Derrick Rose's 23 points, while shooting guard Jimmy Butler added 19 points and center Pau Gasol had 15 points and 10 rebounds.

The Bulls lost consecutive games for the first time since a three-game losing streak Dec. 18-21.

Trailing 83-74 to start the fourth, the Bulls cut the Wizards' lead to four points twice early in the quarter. Doug McDermott's four-point play pulled the Bulls to within 89-85 with 9:34 left, but Washington regrouped during a timeout.

The Wizards blitzed the Bulls in the next 4:58, going on an 18-4 run to build a 107-89 lead and cruise to the win. Wall had seven points in the run, which also included baskets by Temple, Nene and Sessions.

The Wizards had four players out with injuries, including center Marcin Gortat (knee soreness). Nene was listed as questionable with a strained right triceps, but played.

Despite being undermanned, Washington dominated the first two quarters to lead 62-48 at halftime.

Rose had 13 points in the first half and Gasol had 11, but the Bulls shot just 40.5 percent from the floor (17-for-42). The Wizards led the entire first quarter and overcame a pair of two-point deficits early in the second to regain the lead and push their own advantage to as much as 15 points.

NOTES: Bulls F/C Joakim Noah returned to action Monday against the Wizards after missing nine games with a left shoulder sprain. ... F Mike Dunleavy (back) missed his 36th game for the Bulls. Dunleavy, who had preseason back surgery, has yet to play this season. ... The Wizards played without G/F Alan Anderson (left ankle surgery), G Bradley Beal (sore right leg), Kris Humphries (sore right knee) and C Marcin Gortat (sore left knee). ... F Nene (strained right triceps) suited up for the Wizards, but his minutes were limited. ... Washington C/F DeJuan Blair (sore right knee) and F Drew Gooden (right calf strain) each were questionable, but were active. ... Chicago PG Derrick Rose started the game needing 13 points to pass Ben Gordon (7,372 points) for 10th in all-time Bulls scoring. ... Chicago is starting a stretch of four games in five days, so coach Fred Hoiberg said players such as Rose and F/C Pau Gasol might rest a game.
Top Game Performances
 
Washington   Chicago
John Wall 17 Scoring Derrick Rose 23
John Wall 10 Assists Jimmy Butler 7
Drew Gooden 12 Rebounds Pau Gasol 10
Ramon Sessions 4 Free Throws Made Jimmy Butler 6
John Wall 3 Steals Jimmy Butler 3
Kelly Oubre 2 Blocks Nikola Mirotic 2
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Washington 114 48.5 9-24 9-10 31 43 7 10 11
Chicago 100 42.0 9-22 23-27 18 44 6 5 17
Upcoming Games
  • Chicago will play their next game on the road against Milwaukee. The Bulls have a W/L % of .609 after a win and .615 after a loss.
  • Washington will play their next game at home against Milwaukee. The Wizards have a W/L % of .438 after a win and .500 after a loss.