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Wizards hold off Bulls for 124-120 victory behind Young's 25 points

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 3:00 AM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Wizards hold off Bulls for 124-120 victory behind Young's 25 points

Summary

The Washington Wizards secured a narrow 124-120 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night in Chicago. Trae Young led the Wizards with 25 points and nine assists, while Kyshawn George contributed 22 points and nine rebounds. The game featured a dramatic third quarter where the Wizards outscored the Bulls 40-20. Chicago's Caleb Wilson scored 30 points and grabbed 14 rebounds but struggled from deep, going 1 for 9 from three-point range. The Wizards begin a three-game road trip and will face Charlotte next, while the Bulls head to Boston for their next match.

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Status Watch

•Wizards outscored Bulls 40-20 in the third quarter.
•Caleb Wilson posted a double-double in his home opener.
•Wizards played without No. 1 draft pick AJ Dybantsa.
•Chicago is shooting 23% from three-point range this season.
•Next games: Wizards at Charlotte; Bulls at Boston.

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3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Young scores 25 points as the Wizards hold off Wilson and the Bulls for a 124-120 win

What they're saying

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CHICAGO (AP) — Trae Young had 25 points and nine assists, and the Washington Wizards held off the Chicago Bulls for a 124-120 victory on Saturday night. Kyshawn George had 22 points and nine rebounds for Washington in the opener of a three-game trip.
— Yahoo Sportsby JAY COHEN

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