Washington conceded its 14th straight defeat in the NBA on Saturday, the 15th in 16 matches played this season.
The Wizards lost 121-120 in Chicago to find themselves two losses away from the franchise record.
In difficulty on Friday in Toronto (5 points, as many turnovers), Kyshawn George fared much better 24 hours later on the Bulls floor. The Valais winger accumulated 17 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 interceptions.
The Chablaisien notably made his only winning basket of the evening to allow his team to take the advantage 118-117 at 1’42 from the ‘buzzer’. But he faltered in the final moments, losing the ball 1”3 from the end while the Wizards were trailing 121-120.
Washington led the score for a large part of the match, notably achieving a 14-0 run in the second quarter. But the Bulls took control by signing a 10-0 partial in the last ‘quarter’, Tre Jones scoring the two free throws of the victory 34”2 from the end.
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