Wiz at Bulls

Late news: Darius Songaila gets the start over Andray Blatche. Don't have an explanation because Eddie Jordan kept it quiet until just before tip-off. Interesting.

Larry Hughes in the starting lineup for the Bulls tonight. He replaces Thabo Sefolosha, who has a groin problem. All hands on deck for the Wizards (well, except for Gilbert, Caron and Etan).

I'm not sure how to call this one. The Bulls are coming off a win but it was over Indiana so it's tough to read that one. The Wiz got thumped royally Tuesday night but earned one of the best wins of the season Monday night. My key to the night: rebounding. Haywood, Songaila and Jamison have to board well and reserves like Blatche and McGuire have to keep Drew Gooden and Tyrus Thomas from creating too many second-chance opportunities.

If the Wiz can get this one, they end the trip 2-1 and that's not all that bad considering the circumstances.