Bulls Defeat Wizards for Second Time in 3 Days

Tre Jones, Collin Sexton, and Leonard Miller lead Chicago to victory over Washington

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:20am

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An abstract, cubist-style painting depicting a basketball game between the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards, with the players' movements and the court's lines broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the teams' official colors.The Chicago Bulls' balanced scoring attack and defensive intensity proved too much for the Washington Wizards to handle in their second matchup in three days.Chicago Today

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Washington Wizards 119-108 on Thursday, led by strong performances from Tre Jones (31 points), Collin Sexton (27 points), and Leonard Miller (career-high 26 points). This was the Bulls' second win over the Wizards in the span of 3 days.

Why it matters

The Bulls' back-to-back wins over the Wizards demonstrate their ability to consistently defeat an Eastern Conference opponent, which could be crucial as they jockey for playoff positioning in the tight NBA standings.

The details

Tre Jones, Collin Sexton, and Leonard Miller combined for 84 of the Bulls' 119 points in the victory over the Wizards. Jones had an especially efficient night, shooting 12-of-18 from the field. The Bulls' balanced scoring attack proved too much for the Wizards to handle.

  • The Bulls defeated the Wizards on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • This was the second time the Bulls beat the Wizards in the span of 3 days.

The players

Tre Jones

A starting guard for the Chicago Bulls who scored a team-high 31 points in the win over the Wizards.

Collin Sexton

A starting guard for the Chicago Bulls who scored 27 points in the victory.

Leonard Miller

A forward for the Chicago Bulls who recorded a career-high 26 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“Our team really came together tonight and played with a lot of energy and focus. Tre, Collin, and Leonard were all in a great rhythm, and that made it tough for the Wizards to defend us.”

— Billy Donovan, Head Coach, Chicago Bulls

What’s next

The Bulls will look to continue their winning streak when they face the Miami Heat on Sunday, April 13th.

The takeaway

The Chicago Bulls have demonstrated their ability to consistently defeat Eastern Conference opponents like the Wizards, which could give them an advantage as they compete for a high playoff seed in the tight NBA standings.