Bulls Rout Wizards, End 7-Game Skid

Chicago's victory comes in first game since front office shakeup.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:16am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the action and energy of a basketball game between the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards, with the players and court rendered in a geometric, abstract style using bold, clashing colors.The Bulls' decisive victory over the lowly Wizards could provide a much-needed boost as the team looks to turn its season around.Chicago Today

The Chicago Bulls ended their 7-game losing streak with a dominant 129-98 victory over the NBA-worst Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Bulls guard Rob Dillingham scored a career-high 26 points in the win.

Why it matters

The Bulls' struggles this season have led to major changes in the team's front office, so this decisive win over the lowly Wizards could provide a much-needed boost of confidence for the players as they look to turn things around.

The details

The Bulls jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, outscoring the Wizards by double digits in each quarter. Dillingham led the way with his career-best scoring performance, while the Bulls' defense held the Wizards to just 98 points.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Rob Dillingham

A Chicago Bulls guard who scored a career-high 26 points in the win over the Wizards.

Chicago Bulls

The NBA team that ended their 7-game losing streak with the victory over the Wizards.

Washington Wizards

The NBA team with the league's worst record that was defeated by the Bulls.

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The takeaway

This decisive win over the struggling Wizards could provide a much-needed confidence boost for the Bulls as they look to turn their season around following a front office shakeup.