1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
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WSH | 24 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 109 |
PHX | 35 | 33 | 28 | 23 | 119 |
Durant scores 29 points as the Suns hand the Wizards their 13th straight loss, 119-109
Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns: Game Highlights
Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns: Game Highlights
PHOENIX -- — Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Nick Richards added 20 points along with a career-high 19 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns held off the Washington Wizards 119-109 on Saturday night.
The Suns have won eight of 11. Bradley Beal scored 20 points and Devin Booker added 18 despite missing all eight of his 3-point attempts.
The Wizards are an NBA-worst 6-38. Their last victory came on Jan. 1. Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Jordan Poole added 19 points.
Phoenix led 111-98 with about four minutes remaining, but Washington cut it to 113-109 when Kuzma banked in a 3-pointer with 1:57 left. Richards responded with two free throws on the next possession to turn back the threat.
Grayson Allen made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Suns a 68-53 halftime lead. Richards — recently acquired in a trade with Charlotte — had 15 rebounds in the half.
Wizards: Washington's losing streak is approaching a month. The Wizards are obviously athletic and had a few spectacular dunks, but there's not much consistency on either end of the court.
Suns: There's a lot uncertainty about the team's roster ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, but despite the turmoil, the Suns are playing some decent basketball. Richards has been a great addition through four games. Rookie Ryan Dunn left early in the first quarter and didn't return because of a sprained left ankle.
The Wizards cut the Suns' lead to 87-83 in the third quarter, but Durant responded with three straight baskets, including a 3-pointer.
The Suns went on a 17-2 run midway through the first quarter to take a 14-point lead. They wouldn't trail again.
Both teams are back in action Monday night. The Wizards are at Dallas, and the Suns host the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Regular Season Series
PHX wins 2-0
Game Information
- Referees:
- John Goble
- Brian Forte
- Michael Smith
2024-25 Southeast Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Orlando | 24 | 23 | .511 | - | W1 |
Miami | 22 | 22 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
Atlanta | 22 | 23 | .489 | 1 | L4 |
Charlotte | 12 | 30 | .286 | 9.5 | W1 |
Washington | 6 | 38 | .136 | 16.5 | L13 |
2024-25 Pacific Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Lakers | 25 | 18 | .581 | - | W3 |
LA Clippers | 26 | 19 | .578 | - | W2 |
Phoenix | 23 | 21 | .523 | 2.5 | W2 |
Sacramento | 23 | 22 | .511 | 3 | L2 |
Golden State | 22 | 23 | .489 | 4 | L1 |