Date:
Tuesday, November 26, 2024Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
The Chicago Bulls (7-11) are set to travel to Capital One Arena on Tuesday to challenge the Washington Wizards (2-13).
In their previous outing, the Bulls faced off against the Grizzlies, resulting in a 142-131 defeat. Chicago recorded 14 personal fouls while Memphis tallied 18. Additionally, the Bulls hit 19 of their 42 attempts from three-point range. Memphis shot 65% from the free-throw line, converting 13 out of 20 attempts. On the boards, Memphis claimed a total of 49 rebounds (13 offensive and 36 defensive) and registered 8 blocks. They also assisted 38 times and collected 5 steals. Defensively, Chicago allowed their opponents to shoot 57.3% from the floor, as the Grizzlies made 55 of 96 attempts. The Bulls themselves managed 29 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and achieved 4 steals. In terms of rebounding, Chicago amassed 35 boards, with 10 being on the offensive end. From the charity stripe, the Bulls converted 14 of 19, giving them a free-throw percentage of 73.7%. Their field goal accuracy was 50.5% (49 out of 97), including 19 three-pointers on 42 tries.
Zach LaVine stood out for Chicago, scoring 29 points on 10 of 19 shooting, while also grabbing 3 rebounds in 34 minutes of play. He finished the game with a field goal percentage of 52.6%, despite not recording any assists.
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Currently, Chicago holds a record of 7-11 this season. They average 117.4 points per game (ranked 7th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 46.8% from the field. The Bulls have been effective from beyond the arc, shooting 38.5% (295 of 767) and converting 78.8% of their free throws. The team averages 44.3 rebounds and leads the NBA with 516 assists, while averaging 15.9 turnovers and committing 17.8 fouls each game.
Defensively, the Bulls force an average of 12.2 turnovers per game while committing 17.3 fouls. They rank last in the league, allowing 549 assists, and give up a field goal percentage of 49.0% (843 of 1,722). Moreover, they permit an average of 46.6 rebounds and yield 34.7% shooting from three-point range. Chicago sits at the bottom of the league for points allowed per game, averaging 123.9.
On the other hand, the Wizards endured a 115-103 defeat against the Pacers in their last game. As a team, they secured 33 defensive and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 41. Washington committed 17 turnovers and recorded 8 steals during the match. The Pacers committed 18 fouls, sending the Wizards to the line 25 times, where they successfully converted 20 attempts for a free-throw percentage of 80.0%. Washington shot 31.4% from three-point range, making 11 out of 35 attempts, while their overall shooting stood at 45.6% (36 of 79). The Wizards allowed the Pacers to score 41 field goals on 86 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 47.7% for Indiana. The Wizards also allowed the Pacers to shoot 44.4% from three, as they made 12 of 27 attempts, and permitted 45 rebounds total (including 12 offensive boards).
Bilal Coulibaly performed well for the Wizards, scoring 17 points, distributing 4 assists, and securing 6 rebounds in 38 minutes of play. He managed a field goal percentage of 44.4%, hitting 4 of 9 shots.
As of now, the Wizards hold a dismal record of 2-13 this season. Washington commits an average of 22.2 fouls per game and converts 77.7% from the free-throw line. They record 24.7 assists per game (ranking 20th overall) and average 15.9 turnovers. This season, the Wizards have accumulated 1,628 points (108.5 per game) and secure 42.1 boards per contest. From the floor, they are shooting 44.4%, placing them 24th in the league.
Defensively, the Wizards are 29th in the league in points allowed per game, surrendering 122.9. They force foes into an average of 13.5 turnovers while allowing them to shoot 47.6% from the field (ranked 24th). Opponents are hitting 36.9% of their three-point shots (215 of 583), and the Wizards permit 79.0% success at the free-throw line. They allow 27.1 assists and 48.3 rebounds per game, positioning them 24th and 29th in the league, respectively.
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