In a challenging match last night, the Chicago Bulls faced a loss against the Washington Wizards with a score of 125:107, bringing their brief two-game winning streak in the NBA to an end.

Montenegrin player Nikola Vucevic had a noteworthy performance, notching a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds, supplemented by six assists. Zach Lavine led the Bulls in scoring with 32 points, while Kobe White contributed 17 points.

For the victorious Wizards, Jordan Poole was the standout player, scoring 30 points, marking his fifth consecutive game with 25 or more points. Justin Šempeni added 15, and Jonas Valanciunas supported the team with 14 points, along with six rebounds, assists, and three blocks.

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The Chicago Bulls hold the 10th position in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15 wins and 19 losses, while the Washington Wizards are at the bottom, ranking 15th with a record of 6 wins and 25 losses.

In a different game, the Denver Nuggets secured a victory against the Atlanta Hawks at home, winning 139:120, marking their third straight win in the NBA.

The Colorado team started strong, leading 40:33 after the first quarter. Atlanta briefly took the lead midway through the second quarter at 62:57, but Denver regained control before halftime with a score of 74:71.

The game turned decisively in Denver’s favor by the end of the third quarter, leading by 26 points (113:87) thanks to a three-pointer from Serbian player Nikola Jokić.

In just 14 minutes and 33 seconds, Jokić achieved his 144th career triple-double, finishing the game with 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 15 assists.

Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray each had great performances for the Nuggets, scoring 21 points apiece.

For the Hawks, Trae Young was the top scorer with 30 points and nine assists. Deandre Hunter contributed 20 points, while Whit Krejci added 14 points alongside six rebounds and five assists.

Denver currently sits in fourth place in the Western Conference, holding a record of 19 wins and 13 losses, while Atlanta is in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with 18 wins after 34 games.

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Meanwhile, Miami emerged victorious against New Orleans with a score of 119:108, handing the Pelicans their 11th consecutive loss.

Tyler Herro led the Miami Heat with 32 points, while Bam Adebayo recorded a near triple-double with 23 points, 10 assists, and just one rebound shy of the milestone.

Trey Murphy was the scoring leader for New Orleans, posting 34 points, with CJ McCollum contributing 22 points.

This defeat marks the 15th straight loss on the road for New Orleans this season, a first in NBA history for a team to experience such a streak while playing away.

Currently, Miami ranks fifth in the Eastern standings with a record of 17 wins and 14 losses, whereas New Orleans holds the last spot in the Western Conference with only five wins in 34 games.

In other matchups, home teams excelled. Detroit triumphed over Orlando with a score of 105:96, while the New York Knicks defeated Utah 119:103, celebrating their ninth consecutive win.

Toronto, under the leadership of Serbian head coach Darko Rajaković, ended an 11-game losing streak with a convincing 130:113 win against Brooklyn.

In the Texas rivalry, Houston bested Dallas 110:99, handing the Mavericks their third straight defeat, while Sacramento, guided by De’Aaron Fox’s 35 points, overcame Philadelphia 113:107.

FINAL SCORES

Detroit – Orlando 105:96

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Washington – Chicago 125:107

Miami – New Orleans 119:108

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New York – Utah 119:103

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Toronto – Brooklyn 130:113

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Houston – Dallas 110:99

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Denver – Atlanta 139:120

Sacramento – Philadelphia 113:107

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