The Chicago Bulls needed a reset, and they got one in emphatic fashion Tuesday night. Just hours after a major front-office shakeup, the team snapped a painful seven-game losing streak by dominating the Washington Wizards 129-98.

Rookie guard Rob Dillingham ignited the offense, pouring in a career-high 26 points to lead the charge. The Bulls came out with palpable energy, seizing a commanding 38-18 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looking back against a Wizards squad focused on draft lottery positioning.

By halftime, the lead ballooned to 66-37, and the third quarter ended with Chicago up 100-63. Patrick Williams provided a strong supporting performance with a season-high 20 points, while Tre Jones orchestrated the offense with 20 points and nine assists. The Bulls will look to carry this momentum into a quick rematch with Washington on Thursday.

Meanwhile, in a crucial Western Conference clash, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a vital 112-104 road win over the Indiana Pacers. Ayo Dosunmu led the way with 24 points, getting key contributions from Julius Randle and Bones Hyland, who each added 19 points.

This victory edges Minnesota closer to clinching a top-six seed and avoiding the play-in tournament, a significant step for a team building postseason rhythm. They achieved this despite being without All-Star Anthony Edwards, snapping a three-game skid. For the struggling Pacers, who were also short-handed, the loss marks their third straight as they fight to avoid a franchise-worst season record.