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Dunleavy Explodes, Leads Bulls Past Wizards

Former Duke star was sensational from the floor and the Wizards simply couldn't stop him.

By JD King
Apr 25, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Mike Dunleavy (34) holds the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) defends in the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.
Apr 25, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Mike Dunleavy (34) holds the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) defends in the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.
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Duke fans should remember what it's like when Mike Dunleavy gets hot. Among other games, his hot streak against Arizona in the 2001 title game guaranteed Duke would win.

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He's had a tough time in the last few years in the NBA, bouncing back from a series of injuries.

Still, the guy could always score. So no one should be surprised that he rose up and personally took Game 3 away from the Washington Wizards:

Dunleavy was 12-19 from the floor and 8-10 from three point range for 35 points as the Bulls won 100-97.

It was a highly impressive performance, to say the least, although Dunleavy did get a little help from Nene's head butt of Jimmy Butler.

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