Kyle Kuzma scored 29 points and the Washington Wizards ende a 10-game losing streak Tuesday by beating the Phoenix Suns 113-110.
Washington played without Kristaps Porzingis, who was ruled out with what Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. called “a non-COVID illness.” But Daniel Gafford assumed the role as a center and tallied 12 points and eight rebounds to lead game. The Wizards to their first win since Nov. 28, when they beat Minnesota 142-128.
Bradley Beal, who had just two points in the first half, finished with 27 for the Wizards (12-20), including two free throws to take a five-point lead with 14 seconds left. Deni Avdija had 16 points and 10 boards.
Wizards beat Suns, end 10-game losing streak
Landry Shamet led the Suns with a season-high 31 points, including a career-high nine three-pointers. Deandre Ayton had 30 points and 13 boards.
Devin Booker missed his second straight game with a groin ailment after scoring 58 against New Orleans on Saturday.
Kyle Kuzma score 29 points and the Washington Wizards ende a 10-game losing streak Tuesday by beating the Phoenix Suns 113-110.
Washington played without Kristaps Porzingis. Who was ruled out with what Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. called “a non-COVID illness.” But Daniel Gafford assumed the role as a center and tallie 12 points. Eight rebounds to lead the Wizards to their first win since Nov. 28, when they beat Minnesota 142-128.
Bradley Beal, who had just two points in the first half. Finishe with 27 for the Wizards (12-20), including two free throws to take a five-point lead with 14 seconds left. Deni Avdija had 16 points and 10 boards.
Landry Shamet led the Suns with a season-high 31 points. Including a career-high nine three-pointers. Deandre Ayton had 30 points and 13 boards.
Devin Booker missed his second straight game with a groin ailment after scoring 58 against New Orleans on Saturday.