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Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, left, and Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat, right, from Poland, battle for control of the ball during the second half of Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Washington, Sunday, April 27, 2014. The Wizards defeated the Bulls 98-89. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Up 3-1, Wizards look to finish off Bulls

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Washington Wizards forward Trevor Booker, right, shoots over Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the second half of Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Washington, Sunday, April 27, 2014. The Wizards defeated the Bulls 98-89. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trevor Booker relies on his experience to help Wizards get by without Nene

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Trevor Ariza (1) dunks in the fourth quarter as the Chicago Bulls play the Washington Wizards in game 4 of the first round of the playoffs at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Sunday, April 27, 2014. The Washington Wizards defeated the Chicago Bulls 98-89. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

LOVERRO: Nene-less Wizards come up big when it was absolutely necessary

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) holds his hand to his head during a break in the action against the Washington Wizards during the first half of Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Washington, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards beat Bulls 98-89, take 3-1 series lead

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) dunks in front of Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal in the first half of Game 3 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series on Friday, April 25, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bulls beat Wizards 100-97, trail series 2-1

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Referee Jason Phillips (23) moves to separate Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) and Washington Wizards forward Nene, right, from Brazil, in the second half of Game 3 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series on Friday, April 25, 2014, in Washington. Nene received a double technical and was ejected. The Bulls won 100-97. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards’ Nene suspended for 1 game

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Bulls’ Noah trades barbs with Wizards official

Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) grabs a rebound over Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (5) during the first half of Game 2 in an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series game Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Chicago. Also watches on the play are John Wall (2), Trevor Booker (35) and Taj Gibson (22). (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Wizards seek real homecourt advantage vs. Bulls

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Pivot: After driving on Chicago Bulls guard Tony Snell during Game 2 in an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, Washington Wizards guard John Wall finds Game 3 the most important one of the season. (Associated press)

For Wizards, Game 3 is already a charm for fans, franchise

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) shoots over Chicago Bulls center Nazr Mohammed (48) during the first half of Game 2 in an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Wizards don’t have much history to guide them on their playoff journey

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) shoots between Washington Wizards forward Nene Hilario (42) and Marcin Gortat during the first half of Game 2 in an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Wizards beat Bulls 101-99 in OT to take 2-0 lead

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press