CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
  • BEARS
  • BULLS
  • BLACKHAWKS
  • CUBS
  • WHITE SOX
  • MESSAGE BOARD
Navigation
  • About Us
  • Chicago Sports Podcasts
  • ChiCity+
  • CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
  • Get In Touch
  • Join Our Group
  • Newsletter
  • Our Writers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Trending
  • Bears Insider: Pro Bowl OL Most Realistic Option In 2023 Free Agency
  • Patrick Mahomes’ father reveals pre-draft tidbit from Chicago Bears in 2017
  • BREAKING: Chicago Bears Cap Space Changes Drastically For 2023
  • 6 NBA Teams Which Have Won The Most Championships
  • How Do Bonuses Work In The Demo Version Of The Slot?
  • New report suggests Packers are ready to move on from Aaron Rodgers
  • BREAKING: Former Chicago Bears WR from 2022 season elevated for AFC Championship Game
  • Chicago Bears may be facing doomsday scenario in their 2023 rebuild
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Writers
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – FansCHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
  • BEARS

    Bears Insider: Pro Bowl OL Most Realistic Option In 2023 Free Agency

    January 31, 2023

    Patrick Mahomes’ father reveals pre-draft tidbit from Chicago Bears in 2017

    January 30, 2023

    BREAKING: Chicago Bears Cap Space Changes Drastically For 2023

    January 30, 2023

    New report suggests Packers are ready to move on from Aaron Rodgers

    January 29, 2023

    BREAKING: Former Chicago Bears WR from 2022 season elevated for AFC Championship Game

    January 28, 2023
  • BULLS

    Chicago Bulls are on the way to the top this 2023

    January 26, 2023

    3 possible trade targets for the Chicago Bulls

    January 19, 2023

    Air Jordan 11 ‘DMP’ to get Holiday 2023 release?

    January 19, 2023

    Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

    December 31, 2022

    Zach LaVine trade rumors: 3 possible destinations

    December 30, 2022
  • BLACKHAWKS

    Comparing the Dynamic of Two Rebuilding Clubs

    January 25, 2023

    Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

    December 31, 2022

    Blackhawks’ Sam Lafferty returns to line-up vs. Jets

    December 9, 2022

    Blackhawks recall Lukas Reichel from Rockford

    December 6, 2022

    Phillip Danault: A Player Extraordinaire

    November 29, 2022
  • CUBS

    Chicago Cubs still sculpting their bullpen

    January 17, 2023

    Chicago Cubs 2023 prospect watch: Matt Mervis

    January 15, 2023

    Cubs add three shortstops through International Prospect signing day

    January 15, 2023

    Cubs and Trey Mancini agree to a two-year deal

    January 14, 2023

    Cubs hot stove: With Nick Madrigal as the odd man out, could the Cubs trade him?

    January 13, 2023
  • WHITE SOX

    Chicago White Sox 2023 prospect watch: outfielder Oscar Colas

    January 18, 2023

    Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

    December 31, 2022

    MLB analyst pitches insane White Sox Yankees trade

    December 22, 2022

    Outfielder Andrew Benintendi signs with White Sox

    December 16, 2022

    Analyst Reveals Poor Grade For White Sox Offseason So Far

    December 12, 2022
  • MESSAGE BOARD
Facebook Twitter Instagram
CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
Home»Bulls»Bulls clinch 5 seed with 95-92 win over Washington
Bulls

Bulls clinch 5 seed with 95-92 win over Washington

Z PBy Z PApril 18, 20134 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
201304172013728280097 p2
201304172013728280097 p2
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

The Chicago Bulls came into tonight’s game against the Washington Wizards with an almost-healthy lineup. Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson coming off of injuries returned to the lineup a week ago and are getting used to the role they will be playing in the post season. The Bulls are getting their mojo back at the right time, and look to capture the five seed, instead of the six seed. If Chicago takes the six seed, they will play rival Indiana, a team much greater than four seed Brooklyn Nets. The Bulls own a tie breaker over the Atlanta Hawks who currently own the six seed the Bulls are trying to avoid. Chicago will leave everything on the court as they look to steam roll a weak Wizards team in the last game of the regular season.

The Associated Press
The Associated Press

The Bulls avoided any slow start as they coasted to a 10-0 lead early in the first quarter. The Bulls offensively in a groove and defensively they were doing a great job of contain rookie sensation John Wall. The quarter ended and Chicago held Washington to only 15 points. The Wizards had absolutely no low post scoring or rebounding. The Bulls offense was finally starting to click. Scoring 31 points as a unit but Kirk Hinrich lead all Chicago scorers with 10 points. The Bulls needed that first quarter as they were fantastic and looked like they could be a force down the road.

Washington’s bench took over in the beginning of the second quarter. Guard A.J Price was heating up cutting Chicago’s lead to 5. They used this 12-0 run and at the time they were out scoring the Bulls’ bench 18-4. All of Chicago’s momentum they created was suddenly erased after Price kept scorching Chicago. After a 16-0 run, Washington cut the lead to 1. The United Center was quiet as this soon to be blowout turned into a crazy first half comeback. As usual, The Bulls battled back. Nazr Muhammad lead Chicago’s offense with 13 points.The Bulls took a 52-47 lead into the half.

The second half started and Chicago put that bad quarter behind them. They extended their lead to 11 but coach Thibodeau had to take out Boozer and Muhammad who both picked up their fourth foul early in the third quarter. Kirk Hinrich was shaken up on two plays in the third. Kirk tried to run through a screen and has his shoulder clipped. He also used a pump fake which John Wall fell for and Wall went flying over Hinrich’s back. The Bulls can’t afford any more injuries heading into the post season. The Bulls kept grinding away at the Wizards weak post game and extended their lead, 74-68.

The Bulls were 12 minutes away from capturing the 5 seed they desperately need. The Bulls defense was spectacular all game and it was time for the offense to come up big. Chicago used the 3 point shooting of Nate Robinson early in the fourth quarter to keep distance from the Wizards. A.J Price kept his night rolling in the last minutes, as Washington wasn’t going to give up. Washington tied it up at 85 with 3 minutes ago. The game was tied for about 10 seconds and they never looked back. Kirk Hinrich and Jimmy Butler were fantastic in the closing minutes. Luol Deng hit a clutch three pointer with a minute and a half remaining to put Chicago up 7. John Wall kept Washington in it hitting a pair of free throws and a three-ball. Kirk Hinrich’s defense was great in the final seconds, almost forcing two steals. With 10 seconds left and Washington down by 3, John Wall heaved up a prayer that fell short.

With this 95-92 win over Washington, the Chicago Bulls clinched the number 5 seed and will play the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

For More Great Chicago Sports Content

Follow us on Twitter at @chicitysports23 for more great content. We appreciate you taking time to read our articles. To interact more with our community and keep up to date on the latest in Chicago sports news, JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP by CLICKING HERE

Chicago Bulls FEATURED Playoffs Washington Wizards
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
The Worst Things Bart Simpson Has Ever Done Ranked
Z P
  • Twitter

Chicago sports.

Related Posts

Bulls January 26, 2023

Chicago Bulls are on the way to the top this 2023

Bulls January 19, 2023

3 possible trade targets for the Chicago Bulls

Bulls January 19, 2023

Air Jordan 11 ‘DMP’ to get Holiday 2023 release?

Bears December 31, 2022

Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

Bulls December 30, 2022

Zach LaVine trade rumors: 3 possible destinations

Bulls December 28, 2022

Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls: 1 Best Bet

Leave A Reply

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Team Message Boards

bears TP
bulls TP
cubs TP
sox TP
hawks TP
we want you to write
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
  • Home
  • Message Board
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Writers
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
© 2023 ChiCitySports. Designed by Dope Guys Who Run ChiCitySports.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.