NBA: Chicago 101, Washington 99

WASHINGTON, March 23 (UPI) -- Ben Gordon scored all of his 21 points in the second half Monday to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 101-99 victory over the Washington Wizards.

John Salmons added 19 points and Derrick Rose had 12 points, eight assists and five rebounds for the Bulls -- who hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with four wins in their last five games.

Antawn Jamison had 34 points and 12 rebounds for Washington, which has lost 12 of its last 14 games. Javaris Crittenton had 18 points and seven rebounds and Andray Blatche 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Wizards.