NBA: Washington 97, Chicago 91

CHICAGO, Feb. 29 (UPI) -- Antawn Jamison, Andray Blatche and Roger Mason all scored 17 points Friday in rallying the Washington Wizards to a 97-91 decision over Chicago.

The Wizards opened the second half on a 22-1 run, bringing them back from an 18-point deficit at the break en route to their third win in four games.

Jamison also had 15 rebounds and Antonio Daniels contributed 16 points for Washington.

The Bulls were led by 19 points from Andres Nocioni and 18 from Luol Deng.

Mason scored 10 points during the third-period run, and although Chicago fought back to take a four-point lead, the Wizards put together a 9-0 surge that gave them a 69-64 advantage.

Chicago was within two points with 40 seconds to play, but Jamison converted a three-point play with 27 seconds remaining and the Bulls could not score again.