NBA Round Up: Wizards extend streak, Celtics fall to Bulls

ajike February 17, 2017

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The Washington Wizards extended their winning streak as the Boston Celtics’ run came to an end in the NBA.

On Thursday, the Wizards won for the fourth straight game after downing the Indiana Pacers 111-98.

Otto Porter Jr. starred for the Wizards on the road, posting 25 points and eight rebounds.

He also nailed six three-pointers to help the Wizards stay hot, while Markieff Morris added 21 points and John Wall (20 points, 12 assists) had his ninth successive double-double.

Hey now, you’re a #WallStar!

The best of #JohnWall from his 9 straight double-doubles for the streaking @WashWizards!#DCFamily pic.twitter.com/QGndgwhUIw

— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2017

Boston’s four-game winning streak came to an end following their 104-103 loss at the Chicago Bulls.

A pair of late free throws from Jimmy Butler lifted the Bulls, despite 29 points from All-Star Isaiah Thomas, who had his 41st consecutive game with 20 or more points for the Celtics.