Chicago Bulls 129, Washington Wizards 98
NBA · 2026-04-07 · Winner: Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls defeated Washington Wizards 129–98 on 2026-04-07 in NBA play, a 31-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 5:35 swung win probability 51% → 21%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Wizards lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 38 | 28 | 34 | 29 | 129 |
| Washington Wizards | 18 | 19 | 26 | 35 | 98 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 5:35 swung win probability 51% → 21%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q1 18-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 5:35 (win probability 51% → 21% for the home side).
- Shot 49.4% eFG vs a 53.5% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 22-13.
- Outscored 22-13 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 9–0 | Q1 5:35 | 51% → 21% |