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Improved 3PT shooting and lower usage the path to success for Kris Dunn originally appeared on nbcsportschicago.com Much has (fairly) been made this year of the Bulls ongoing search for a long-term answer at the point guard position. While Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine have taken big step forwards this in their development this year, Dunn's game has seemingly plateaued, with some pretty big red flags. But to act as if Dunn hasn't made some improvements this year would be a disservice to his game, and his perimeter shooting as of late definitely deserves a closer look. Continue to Article

March 22, 2019 11:16:pm EST

The fading Washington Wizards were going against a struggling team missing two of its top players. It's fair to say their latest loss had a little extra sting. Lauri Markkanen had 32 points and 13 rebounds, Kris Dunn scored a season-high 26 - including eight in overtime - to go with 13 assists, and the short-handed Chicago Bulls beat the Wizards 126-120 on Wednesday night. Continue to Article

March 20, 2019 11:59:pm EST

Trevor Ariza exited Wizards OT loss to Bulls with groin strain, but not as serious as anticipated originally appeared on nbcsportswashington.com Trevor Ariza was unable to take the court late in the Wizards overtime loss to Chicago after leaving the game mid-way through with a groin strain. His availability for Thursday's matchup at home against the Nuggets will be at the discretion of the team of whether that quick of a turnaround could put more pressure on the injury. Ariza finished with six points in just 14 minutes of action. Continue to Article

March 20, 2019 11:11:pm EST

1. Among the Wizards shortcomings this season, road games and the first games of back-to-backs have been their most stubborn bugaboos. On Wednesday, those problems loomed large against a Chicago Bulls team that already isn't good and was missing several key players. The Bulls were without Zach LaVine, Wendell Carter Jr. and Otto Porter Jr., among others, yet the Wizards still couldn't take advantage. Continue to Article

March 20, 2019 10:53:pm EST

Porter won't play on Wednesday night due to a shoulder injury as the Wizards battle the Bulls in Chicago at 8 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington. But as these teams square off now over a month later, it seems like a good time to look at how the deal has gone for them so far. Continue to Article

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