Wizards overcome foul troubles to take 2-0 series lead over Bulls
Joakim Noah sunk a pair to bring the Chicago Bulls within two with 35 seconds to go in overtime, but the Washington Wizards held on to take Game 2 by a score of 101-99.
The Wizards were plagued by foul troubles throughout much of the game, Nene Hilario, Bradley Beal, John Wall, and Trevor Booker each picking up at least four.
Star Performer
Bulls point guard D.J. Augustin came off the bench to score a team-leading 25 points - a playoff career-high for the 26-year-old - on 10-of-22 shooting, adding seven assists and two rebounds.
DJ Augustin's 25 points are the 5th most by a Bulls reserve in a Playoff game in the last 25 years.
— Jeff Mangurten (@JeffGurt) April 23, 2014
Turning Point
The Wizards overcame a 75-70 deficit through three quarters, outscoring the Bulls 21-16 in the fourth to force overtime.
Highlight Reel
Kirk Hinrich and Bradley Beal were both assessed fouls for this shoving match in the second quarter:
[Courtesy: TNT]
Things got heated between Joakim Noah and Trevor Ariza, too:
Quote of the Night
Wizards head coach Randy Wittman is hoping for a rowdy home crowd when the series resumes Friday night:
Wittman, asked about #Wizards' first home playoff game in six years coming up: "Boy, I hope it's jumpin'! It's been a long time."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) April 23, 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: Friday, April 25 - 8 p.m. ET
Game 4: Sunday, April 27 - 1 p.m. ET
Game 5: Tuesday, April 29 - TBA
Game 6: Thursday, May 1 - TBA
Game 7: Saturday, May 3 - TBA