Leonard Miller Scores Career-High 26 as Bulls Sweep Wizards

Chicago's rookie forward leads team to victory over Washington in final home game.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:51am

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In the Chicago Bulls' final home game of the season, rookie forward Leonard Miller scored a career-high 26 points to lead the team to a 119-108 victory over the Washington Wizards. This was Miller's second double-double in the past three games as the Bulls swept the season series against the Wizards.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Bulls tied with the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA draft lottery standings, with both teams having identical 37-45 records. The strong performance by Miller, a promising young player, provides optimism for the Bulls' future as they head into the offseason.

The details

Miller's career night included 26 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks. The Bulls as a team shot 48% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Chicago's veteran leadership from players like DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine also contributed to the win.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • This was the Bulls' final home game of the regular season.

The players

Leonard Miller

A 22-year-old rookie forward for the Chicago Bulls who had a breakout performance in the team's final home game of the season.

DeMar DeRozan

A veteran guard for the Chicago Bulls who provided leadership and scoring to help the team defeat the Wizards.

Zach LaVine

Another veteran guard for the Chicago Bulls who contributed to the team's victory over Washington.

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What they’re saying

“Leonard really stepped up tonight and showed why we're so high on his potential. He's been a great addition to our team this season.”

— Billy Donovan, Head Coach, Chicago Bulls

What’s next

The Bulls will finish the regular season with two road games against the Bucks and Timberwolves. The results of those games will determine their final draft lottery position.

The takeaway

The strong performance by rookie Leonard Miller provides optimism for the Bulls' future, as the team heads into the offseason tied with the Bucks for position in the NBA draft lottery.