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Washington Wizards at Phoenix Suns

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6-38, 1-20 Away
Final
109 - 119

23-21, 14-8 Home

Durant scores 29 points as the Suns hand the Wizards their 13th straight loss, 119-109

Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns: Game Highlights

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.

Takeaways 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.

Key moment The Wizards cut the Suns' lead to 87-83 in the third quarter, but Durant responded with three straight baskets, including a 3-pointer.

Key stat The Suns went on a 17-2 run midway through the first quarter to take a 14-point lead. They wouldn't trail again.

Up next Both teams are back in action Monday night. The Wizards are at Dallas, and the Suns host the Los Angeles Clippers.

Regular Season Series

PHX wins series 2-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 109 - 119
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 109 - 119
4th 3.1 shot clock turnover 109 - 119
4th 27.1 Devin Booker defensive rebound 109 - 119
4th 32.0 Kyle Kuzma misses 27-foot three point step back jumpshot 109 - 119

Statistics

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42-90 FG 40-90
47 Field Goal % 44
18-41 3PT 13-40
44 Three Point % 32
7-9 FT 26-28
78 Free Throw % 93
37 Rebounds 53
5 Offensive Rebounds 12
32 Defensive Rebounds 41
28 Assists 23
8 Steals 4
5 Blocks 4
8 Turnovers 10
0 Team Turnovers 1
8 Total Turnovers 11
1 Technical Fouls 0
1 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
6 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 16
27 Fast Break Points 7
44 Points in Paint 44
17 Fouls 11
2 Largest Lead 19
Phoenix Suns Phoenix Suns Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Grayson Allen, G Out Dec 23
Jalen Green, G Out Dec 22
Koby Brea, G Out Dec 10
Washington Wizards Washington Wizards Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Bub Carrington, G Day-To-Day Dec 23
Corey Kispert, F Day-To-Day Dec 23
Cam Whitmore, F Out Dec 23

Game Information

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2025-26 Southeast Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Orlando 17 13 .567 - W1
Miami 15 15 .500 2 L3
Atlanta 15 16 .484 2.5 L4
Charlotte 10 20 .333 7 W1
Washington 5 23 .179 11 L2

2025-26 Pacific Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
LA Lakers 19 9 .679 - L2
Phoenix 16 13 .552 3.5 W1
Golden State 15 15 .500 5 W2
LA Clippers 8 21 .276 11.5 W2
Sacramento 7 23 .233 13 L1
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