Bradley Beal scored 35 points (16 in the third quarter), and the Washington Wizards beat the Phoenix Suns 140-132.
The Wizards took control with a 23-5 run bridging the second and third quarters and led by as many as 21.
Thomas Bryant had 23 points and 9 rebounds on 9 for 11 shooting, and Ish Smith added 21 points (10 in the second quarter), 7 assists and 3 steals on 8 for 11 shooting off the bench. The Wizards had 3 20-point scorers and 7 players in double-digit scoring. Beal and Bryant set each other up for 7 baskets and 16 points.
For the Suns, Devin Booker had 27 points and 8 assists. Cheick Diallo had 17 points and 10 rebounds on 7 for 8 shooting off the bench. Elie Okobo had 13 points and 8 assists off the bench. The Suns had 8 players in double-digit scoring.
The Wizards shot 57.3% from the field and 54.3% from 3 to the Suns’ 51.6% and 39.5%. The Suns’ starters were outscored 28-13 in 7 minutes together.