WASHINGTON — Bradley Beal scored a season-high 43 issues in his go back to Washington and the Phoenix Suns routed the Wizards 140-112 on Sunday.
Beal performed 11 seasons in D.C. prior to being dealt to Phoenix closing offseason. He gained a video tribute and status ovation all the way through participant introductions prior to the sport. Next he scored 26 issues within the first part.
He had 41 nearest 3 quarters and exited for excellent with 8:44 to play games.
Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic scored 18 issues apiece for Phoenix, and Devin Booker had 14. The Suns went 4-3 on their seven-game street go back and forth.
Deni Avdija had 24 issues for the Wizards, who have been with out Kyle Kuzma as a result of left shoulder soreness.
Beal scored 14 of Phoenix’s 42 first-quarter issues, however the Wizards saved it aggressive for a slight pace. They trailed by means of 11 in the second one prior to an 11-2 run by means of the Suns made it 74-54.
It used to be 79-58 at halftime, with the Suns having shot 69% from the ground. They completed the sport at 61.4%, with Beal going 16-of-21.
Beal’s layup early within the 3rd quarter triggered a snappy timeout by means of Washington, simply 54 seconds into the part. The govern reached 32 early within the fourth.
Even supposing Washington may just do not anything to decelerate the Suns till their stars left the sport, the Wizards did blast 49.5% themselves. However they have been handiest 7-of-32 from 3-point field.
Daniel Gafford scored 15 issues on 7-for-7 taking pictures for the Wizards.
Beal performed 31:01 and used to be the one particular person to succeed in 28 mins for both group. 13 avid gamers scored for Phoenix.
