Bradley Beal scores 43 points in Washington return to help Suns rout Wizards, 140-112

Sun, Feb 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Bradley Beal scored a season-high 43 points in his return to Washington and the Phoenix Suns routed the Wizards 140-112 on Sunday.

Beal played 11 seasons before being dealt to Phoenix last offseason. He received a video tribute and standing ovation during player introductions before the game. Then he scored 26 points in the first half.

He had 41 after three quarters and then exited for good with 8:44 to play.

Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic scored 18 points apiece for Phoenix, and Devin Booker had 14. The Suns went 4-3 on a seven-game trip.

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Deni Avdija had 24 points for the Wizards. They were without Kyle Kuzma because of left shoulder soreness.

MAGIC 111, PISTONS 99

DETROIT (AP) - Franz Wagner scored 27 of his 38 points in the second half and Orlando beat Detroit for its third straight victory.

Paolo Banchero added 20 points for Orlando.

Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey each scored 18 points for Detroit. The NBA-worst Pistons dropped to 6-43.

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