Dunleavy, Bulls outlast Wizards in chippy Game 3, trail series 2-1
The Chicago Bulls showed some signs of life with a Game 3 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night, claiming a 100-97 decision to cut the Wizards' series lead to 2-1.
The game was chippy throughout, culminating in a fourth quarter altercation between Nene and Jimmy Butler, which led to the Wizards' power forward being ejected from the game.
Star Performer
It was a special night for the Bulls' Mike Dunleavy, and his performance was one the Bulls sorely needed, as they had trouble finding offense.
Dunleavy went off for a career playoff-high 35 points on 12-of-19 shooting, knocking down 8-of-10 shots from beyond the arc, adding five rebounds and three assists. Dunleavy's effectiveness from long range set a Bulls record for threes in a playoff game, and makes him the first Bull with seven or more 3-pointers in a postseason game since Scottie Pippen in the 1997 NBA Finals.
Dunleavy sets the Bulls' playoff record for 3s in a game and finishes 1 point short of tying career high #CHIvsWAS pic.twitter.com/kXoTfTQLiN
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 26, 2014
Turning Point
The game was tied at 91 inside the final 30 seconds when Jimmy Butler launched a 3-pointer from the left wing that fell, putting the Bulls up for good.
Highlight Reel
John Wall had himself a first quarter.
In a game that was close right down to the end, Wizards assistant Sam Cassell got sick and tired of seeing his team miss free throws.
Quote of the Night
Mike Dunleavy wasn't just great on the court.
Dunleavy on Nene-Jimmy: "It looked like an MMA move to me"
— Aggrey Sam (@CSNBullsInsider) April 26, 2014
Series at a Glance
Game 1: WSH 102, CHI 93 (Wizards lead 1-0)
Game 2: WSH 101, CHI 99 (Wizards lead 2-0)
Game 3: CHI 100, WSH 99 (Wizards lead 2-1)
Game 4: Sunday, April 27 - 1 p.m. ET
Game 5: Tuesday, April 29 - 8 p.m. ET
Game 6: Thursday, May 1 - TBA
Game 7: Saturday, May 3 - TBA