Phoenix (8-9) dropped below .500 for the first time this season after falling Wednesday night to a Washington (6-10) that was playing the second of a back-to-back after losing at Denver.
Final score
Washington Wizards 140, Suns 132 (Talking Stick Resort Arena, 14,123)
Player of the game: Bradley Beal
In a game 15 players reached double figures, Bradley Beal scored a game-high 35.
He hit big shots, but more importantly, drew fouls when the Suns were making runs. Nothing takes the sting out of a defense more than someone going to the line.