Bulls Edge Wizards in Nail-Biter at United Center
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · United Center
Chicago Bulls 121, Washington Wizards 120, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls?
Chicago Bulls beat Washington Wizards 121-120 at United Center on November 22, 2025.
In a thrilling contest at the United Center, the Chicago Bulls narrowly defeated the Washington Wizards 121-120, improving their record to 10-7 while the Wizards fell to 1-16. This matchup showcased the Bulls' resilience, as they managed to hold off a determined Wizards team that has struggled throughout the season.
The Bulls entered the game with a home record of 9-7, having gone 3-7 in their last ten games. Their recent form has been inconsistent, averaging 119.7 points scored while allowing 127.9 points per game. They faced a tough loss against the Miami Heat just a day prior, where they fell 107-143. However, they had managed to secure two wins against the Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets earlier in the week, indicating some potential for offensive firepower despite their struggles.
Conversely, the Wizards have had a dismal season, now on a ten-game losing streak, with a record of 1-15 overall. Their away record stands at 0-6, and they have averaged 109.5 points scored while allowing 130.0 points per game in their last ten outings. Their most recent game ended in a 110-140 defeat against the Toronto Raptors, further highlighting their difficulties on the road.
Historically, the Bulls have had the upper hand in this series, leading 1-0 in the current season and boasting a 3-1 record against the Wizards in their last four meetings. The previous matchup this season saw the Bulls win decisively with a score of 119-89 back in April.
In terms of injuries, the Bulls were dealing with several key players listed as day-to-day, including Dailyn Swain (wrist), Zach Collins (toe), Josh Giddey (ankle), and Rob Dillingham (wrist). The Wizards were missing Jamir Watkins (knee), while Alex Sarr (foot), Anthony Davis (finger), and Trae Young (quadriceps) were all listed as day-to-day, adding to their challenges.
The market had priced the Bulls as heavy favorites, reflecting their stronger record and home-court advantage. The odds were attributed to the provider, indicating a high probability of a Bulls victory, which they ultimately achieved.
The game conditions were competitive, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. The fourth quarter was particularly intense, featuring several crucial scoring plays. Kyshawn George made a driving layup to bring the Wizards within two points, and Nikola Vucevic responded with a three-pointer, extending the Bulls' lead. The Wizards fought back with a three-pointer from CJ McCollum and another from George, but ultimately, the Bulls held on, with Tre Jones sealing the win by making both free throws in the final moments.
Viewers witnessed a tightly contested game, with the Bulls showcasing their ability to execute under pressure, while the Wizards demonstrated resilience despite their record. The close finish highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams, making this matchup a noteworthy event in the NBA schedule.
Injury report
- Dailyn SwainDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
- Zach CollinsDay-To-DayToeChicago Bulls
- Josh GiddeyDay-To-DayAnkleChicago Bulls
- Rob DillinghamDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
- Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
- Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
- Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
- Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
Leaders
- PointsNikola Vucevic28Chicago Bulls
- AssistsJosh Giddey11Chicago Bulls
- ReboundsNikola Vucevic12Chicago Bulls
- PointsCam Whitmore20Washington Wizards
- AssistsKyshawn George7Washington Wizards
- ReboundsKyshawn George12Washington Wizards
Recent form
Chicago Bulls
Last 10: 3-7Streak L1119.7 scored · 127.9 allowed per game1-2 at home
- L107-143vs Miami HeatNov 22
- W122-121at Portland Trail BlazersNov 20
- W130-127at Denver NuggetsNov 18
- L147-150at Utah JazzNov 17
- L113-124at Detroit PistonsNov 13
- L117-121vs San Antonio SpursNov 11
- L122-128at Cleveland CavaliersNov 9
- L110-126at Milwaukee BucksNov 8
- W113-111vs Philadelphia 76ersNov 5
- L116-128at New York KnicksNov 3
Washington Wizards
Last 10: 0-10Streak L10109.5 scored · 130 allowed per game0-6 away
- L110-140at Toronto RaptorsNov 22
- L109-120at Minnesota TimberwolvesNov 20
- L106-129vs Brooklyn NetsNov 16
- L112-135at Houston RocketsNov 13
- L135-137at Detroit PistonsNov 11
- L105-111vs Dallas MavericksNov 9
- L115-148vs Cleveland CavaliersNov 8
- L107-136at Boston CelticsNov 6
- L102-119at New York KnicksNov 4
- L94-125vs Orlando MagicNov 1
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
| Detroit | - | 22 | W3 | .732 | 60 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| Milwaukee | 28 | 50 | L1 | .390 | 32 |
| Chicago | 29 | 51 | L2 | .378 | 31 |
| Indiana | 41 | 63 | L2 | .232 | 19 |
Box score
| Stat | Washington Wizards | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 44-96 | 42-100 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 16-36 | 12-44 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 27 |
| Free throws | 16-20 | 25-30 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 55 | 54 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 40 | 37 |
| Assists | 33 | 26 |
| Steals | 9 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 54 | 60 |
| Fouls | 23 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 5 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter84-77Corey Kispert makes 25-foot three point jumper (Bilal Coulibaly assists)
- 3rd Quarter84-79Jalen Smith makes 1-foot layup (Kevin Huerter assists)
- 3rd Quarter86-79Alex Sarr makes 5-foot two point shot (Bilal Coulibaly assists)
- 3rd Quarter86-81Josh Giddey makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter89-81Tristan Vukcevic makes 26-foot three point jumper (Corey Kispert assists)
- 3rd Quarter91-81Justin Champagnie makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter91-82Josh Giddey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter91-83Josh Giddey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter91-85Tre Jones makes two point shot (Josh Giddey assists)
- 3rd Quarter91-87Jalen Smith makes driving layup (Josh Giddey assists)
- 3rd Quarter93-87Cam Whitmore makes driving layup (Tristan Vukcevic assists)
- 3rd Quarter93-88Tre Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter93-89Tre Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter93-92Ayo Dosunmu makes 26-foot three point shot (Kevin Huerter assists)
- 3rd Quarter96-92Bub Carrington makes 22-foot three point shot (Kyshawn George assists)
- 3rd Quarter98-92Bub Carrington makes dunk (Tristan Vukcevic assists)
- 4th Quarter100-92Tristan Vukcevic makes layup (Kyshawn George assists)
- 4th Quarter100-93Coby White makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter100-96Josh Giddey makes 24-foot three point jumper (Coby White assists)
- 4th Quarter101-96Cam Whitmore makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-99Kevin Huerter makes 25-foot three point shot (Josh Giddey assists)
- 4th Quarter104-99Cam Whitmore makes 26-foot three point jumper (Bub Carrington assists)
- 4th Quarter104-101Jalen Smith makes 2-foot two point shot (Josh Giddey assists)
- 4th Quarter104-103Josh Giddey makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter106-103CJ McCollum makes 5-foot two point shot (Justin Champagnie assists)
- 4th Quarter108-103CJ McCollum makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter108-104Ayo Dosunmu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-104Alex Sarr makes 9-foot two point shot (CJ McCollum assists)
- 4th Quarter110-106Tre Jones makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter110-109Nikola Vucevic makes 28-foot three point jumper (Tre Jones assists)
- 4th Quarter110-112Matas Buzelis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
- 4th Quarter110-114Nikola Vucevic makes 7-foot hook shot (Josh Giddey assists)
- 4th Quarter112-114Kyshawn George makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter112-117Nikola Vucevic makes 27-foot three point jumper (Coby White assists)
- 4th Quarter115-117CJ McCollum makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kyshawn George assists)
- 4th Quarter118-117Kyshawn George makes 24-foot three point jumper (Corey Kispert assists)
- 4th Quarter118-119Coby White makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter120-119Bilal Coulibaly makes driving layup (Alex Sarr assists)
- 4th Quarter120-120Tre Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter120-121Tre Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Chicago Bulls, below favours Washington Wizards.
Venue
- United CenterChicago, IL
- Attendance21302
- OfficialsScott Twardoski, Ray Acosta, Danielle Scott
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