The Washington Wizards secured a crucial victory against the Chicago Bulls during Monday night’s game at the United Center, marking their third consecutive win. Despite their season-long struggles, the Wizards have recently found success, catching the attention of fans across the league.
With Kyle Kuzma out due to a lingering shoulder issue, the Wizards needed standout performances from unexpected sources. In a closely contested game that required clutch free throws in the final moments, the Wizards emerged victorious with a 107-105 win over the Bulls.
Three Wizards players delivered career-best performances in Monday’s game. Jared Butler, the team’s backup guard, played over 27 minutes, the second-highest this season, and made the most of his extended playing time with 13 assists, a new career high. Monumental Sports Network reporter Chase Hughes noted that Butler became the youngest Wizards player since John Wall in 2014 to achieve over 10 assists in a game.
Corey Kispert also had a memorable night, sinking crucial free throws in the game’s closing moments to seal the victory. The 25-year-old forward grabbed 12 rebounds, a new career-best in his 221st NBA game. Kispert also scored 19 points, securing the first double-double of his career.
Adding to the night’s milestones, rookie center Tristan Vukcevic made his mark by hitting a three-pointer, the first basket of his NBA career, assisted by Butler. Vukcevic played for nine minutes, hitting two of his four three-point attempts and grabbing three rebounds.
With a three-game winning streak, the Wizards are returning home to face the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Continued contributions from their young players could see the Wizards extend their streak, much to the delight of their home crowd at Capital One Arena.
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