2026 NBA Summer League: Cyrus' 24 points save the Bulls from a 99-87 victory over the Wizards.

July 15th - The 2026 NBA Summer League continued, with the Chicago Bulls defeating the Washington Wizards 99-87 . This victory marked the Bulls' first win in the Summer League, improving their record to 1 win and 2 losses, while the Wizards suffered their first loss, bringing their record to 2 wins and 1 loss.

Jaelin Sellers was the hero of the Bulls' victory, scoring 24 points along with 3 assists and 3 steals, leading the team to gradually widen the gap in the second half. The Bulls shot 49% from the field and 35% from three-point range . For the Wizards, however, they shot only 42% from the field and a mere 27% from three-point range .

The game was fiercely contested for the first 30 minutes, with the lead changing hands seven times and the score tied six times. However, the Bulls gradually gained the upper hand in the later stages, extending their lead to 20 points at one point in the final quarter, and ultimately securing the victory.

Bulls player statistics

Cyrus had 24 points , 3 assists , and 3 steals; Caleb Wilson had 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists ; Toby Awaka had 14 points , 10 rebounds , 3 steals, and 2 blocks; Donovan Atwell had 19 points .

Wizards player data

Chris Livingston had 21 points and 4 rebounds ; Seth Trimble had 13 points , 3 rebounds, 2 assists , and 2 steals; Cardari Richmond had 11 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists , and 2 steals; Felix Okpala had 12 points, 4 rebounds , and 2 assists .

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