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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

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/wsh.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originWSH https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/phx.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originPHX
42-90 FG 40-90
46.7 Field Goal % 44.4
18-41 3PT 13-40
43.9 Three Point % 32.5
7-9 FT 26-28
77.8 Free Throw % 92.9
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
Nick Richards, C Day-To-Day Jun 24
Devin Booker, SG Day-To-Day Jun 24
Washington Wizards Washington Wizards Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Kelly Olynyk, PF Day-To-Day Jun 24
JT Thor, F Day-To-Day Jun 24
Khris Middleton, SF Day-To-Day Jun 24
Corey Kispert, SF Day-To-Day Jun 24
Richaun Holmes, F Day-To-Day Jun 24

Game Information

PHX Arena

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Attendance: 17,071 · Capacity:

2024-25 Southeast Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Orlando 41 41 .500 - L1
Atlanta 40 42 .488 1 W3
Miami 37 45 .451 4 L1
Charlotte 19 63 .232 22 L7
Washington 18 64 .220 23 W1

2024-25 Pacific Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
LA Lakers 50 32 .610 - L1
LA Clippers 50 32 .610 - W8
Golden State 48 34 .585 2 L1
Sacramento 40 42 .488 10 W1
Phoenix 36 46 .439 14 L1
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