# Wizards’ third-quarter surge holds off Bulls in Chicago

Trae Young scored 25 points and added nine assists as Washington erased a halftime deficit, then survived a late Chicago rally to win 124-120.

By The Signal Edition | Sports / NBA
Published: 2026-10-25T05:04:00Z
Updated: 2026-10-25T05:04:00Z
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## Summary
- Washington outscored Chicago 40-20 in the third quarter and led by as many as 21 points.
- Trae Young finished with 25 points and nine assists; Kyshawn George added 22 points and nine rebounds.
- Caleb Wilson had 30 points and 14 rebounds for Chicago, which cut the gap to three in the final minute.

## Washington turns the game after halftime

CHICAGO — The Washington Wizards turned a five-point halftime deficit into a 124-120 road win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, using a 40-point third quarter to take control before holding on through a late rally. [1](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/trae-young-wizards-hold-off-bulls-after-dominant-third-quarter--flm-2026-10-25/) [2](https://www.nba.com/game/0022600108-wizards-vs-bulls-chicago-il-10-24-2026)

Trae Young led Washington with 25 points and nine assists. Kyshawn George added 22 points and nine rebounds, while Anthony Davis scored 19. The win opened a three-game road trip and ended Washington’s five-game losing streak against Chicago, according to Reuters. [1](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/trae-young-wizards-hold-off-bulls-after-dominant-third-quarter--flm-2026-10-25/)

## A decisive third quarter

Chicago led 62-57 at the break, with rookie Caleb Wilson providing 17 first-half points. He finished with 30 points and 14 rebounds for his first career double-double. Wilson, the fourth pick in June’s draft, also had five dunks before halftime. [1](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/trae-young-wizards-hold-off-bulls-after-dominant-third-quarter--flm-2026-10-25/)

The Bulls briefly moved three points ahead early in the third. Young answered with a three-pointer to tie the game, and George’s putback gave Washington a lead it would not surrender. The Wizards shot 65.2% in the quarter, making 15 of 23 attempts; Chicago made seven of 23. [1](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/trae-young-wizards-hold-off-bulls-after-dominant-third-quarter--flm-2026-10-25/)

## Chicago makes it close

Washington’s lead reached 21, but Chicago closed the gap with a 16-4 run. Matas Buzelis capped it with a baseline three-pointer, bringing the Bulls within three with 23.3 seconds left. Young and Davis then made all six of their late free throws to secure the result. [1](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/trae-young-wizards-hold-off-bulls-after-dominant-third-quarter--flm-2026-10-25/)

Buzelis scored 21 for Chicago and Norman Powell added 18. The Bulls made 12 of 43 three-point attempts, while Washington went 10-for-33 from beyond the arc. The NBA’s official game listing confirms the 124-120 final and the result left Washington 2-1 and Chicago 1-2. [1](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/trae-young-wizards-hold-off-bulls-after-dominant-third-quarter--flm-2026-10-25/) [2](https://www.nba.com/game/0022600108-wizards-vs-bulls-chicago-il-10-24-2026)

## Reporting sources
1. [Reuters: Trae Young, Wizards hold off Bulls after dominant third quarter](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/trae-young-wizards-hold-off-bulls-after-dominant-third-quarter--flm-2026-10-25/) (2026-10-25)
2. [NBA.com: Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls Oct. 24, 2026 Game — Scores, Stats & Highlights](https://www.nba.com/game/0022600108-wizards-vs-bulls-chicago-il-10-24-2026) (2026-10-24)