NBA Playoffs, Early Round Classics Season 2014 Episode 4 Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls, Game 2
- TV-G
- April 22, 2014
- 99 min
In this episode of NBA Playoffs, Early Round Classics season 2014, we revisit Game 2 of the first round playoff series between the Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls. The Wizards, coming off a dominant Game 1 victory, were looking to take a commanding 2-0 series lead on the road in Chicago.
From the opening tip, the game was intense with both teams fighting for every possession. The Bulls held an early lead behind the strong play of Joakim Noah and Jimmy Butler, but the Wizards responded with a 10-0 run to take the lead. Washington's backcourt duo of John Wall and Bradley Beal were making plays all over the court, combining for 33 points and 14 assists in the game.
Chicago, however, would not go down without a fight. Taj Gibson provided a spark off the bench, scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Likewise, Mike Dunleavy Jr. was deadly from beyond the arc, hitting four threes to keep the Bulls in the game. The two teams battled back and forth, trading leads throughout the second half.
The game remained close until the final minutes when the Wizards were able to break away, thanks in large part to clutch shots by Nene and Trevor Ariza. Despite a valiant effort by the Bulls, Washington held on for a 101-99 victory to take a 2-0 series lead.
The intensity and competitiveness of this game made it a classic early round playoff matchup. Fans will enjoy reliving the incredible performances of Wall, Beal, and the rest of the Wizards, as well as the never-say-die attitude of the Bulls. This episode is a must-watch for fans of either team or any basketball enthusiast.