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The Suns already have more points against the Wizards than they managed in total against the Nets last Wednesday. The Suns have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Wizards 111-99. If the Suns keep playing like this,
The Phoenix Suns (22-21) begin their three-game homestand against the lowly Washington Wizards (6-37) on Saturday.
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 Phoenix Suns (23-21) began their three-game homestand on a 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards (6-38) on Saturday.
PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns (23-21) started off their three-game homestand with a big 119-109 victory over the Washington Wizards (6-38). These two teams also faced off last Thursday in Washington when the Suns beat the Wizards 130-123, holding off a late comeback by Washington.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and Nick Richards continued to make a stellar impression as the Phoenix Suns notched a 119-109 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
The Wizards' forward says he'll be more aggressive. Is that at odds with the team's plan to develop its youngsters?
The struggling Nurkic has gone from the starting center to a benchwarmer in the space of about a month. Coach Mike Budenholzer doesn't seem like he's going to reverse that decision any time soon — especially with the Suns winning eight of their last 11 games and the emergence of newcomer Nick Richards.
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal and big Jusuf Nurkic practiced Friday heading into Saturday’s rematch against the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center to begin a three-game homestand.
The Wizards have lost their last 12 games in a row entering tonight, and Phoenix is heavily favored to ensure Washington's losing ways continue. The Suns have an 83% chance to win tonight according to ESPN's basketball power index. To gain some better insight on Washington, we spoke with Wizards on SI's Jeremy Brener to preview tonight's matchup.