Bulls Beat Wizards

The Chicago Bulls didn’t need Ben Wallace to get a win in last night’s game against the Washington Wizards. Aaron Gray, the rookie center who has been playing reserve role all season long, got a great opportunity to shine in his first NBA start. Gray put together 10 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and got accolades from coach Scott Skiles and all of the commentators on the television and radio broadcasts of the game. Wallace wasn’t playing due to soreness in his left foot. His absence is not expected to last too long, but with Gray playing like he has been, Big Ben should feel comfortable getting enough rest to return at full strength.

The Wizards were playing without Gilbert Arenas, who might have been able to put a better clamp on Ben Gordon, who led the Bulls with 22 points. With Arenas out, Caron Butler stepped up as the go-to scorer for the Wiz, though he was unable to lead the team to a win all by himself. The Bulls won it 95-84, one of their most impressive defensive efforts of the year. After starting out the year 2-10, the Bulls are working on a 7-4 record since November 27th.

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