Trae Young leads Wizards past Bulls in Chicago

Washington Wizards opened their three-game road trip with a hard-fought 124-120 win over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center, thanks to Trae Young’s 25 points and nine assists.

Chicago initially controlled the contest, building a 10-point lead in the second quarter behind rookie Caleb Wilson. The fourth overall pick impressed with aggressive drives and a reverse dunk, helping the Bulls take a 62-57 advantage into halftime.

Washington responded emphatically after the break, outscoring Chicago 40-20 in the third quarter. Young orchestrated the turnaround, setting up Alex Sarr for a spectacular alley-oop as the visitors seized control.

Kyshawn George added 22 points and nine rebounds, while Anthony Davis contributed 19 points. Wilson finished with 30 points and 14 rebounds, recording his first NBA double-double.

Chicago struggled from three-point range, shooting just 12-for-43. Washington secured the victory despite missing top overall pick AJ Dybantsa, sidelined with a left ankle sprain.