Beal scores 29 in return, Wizards beat Cavaliers 110-93

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, right, battles for the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON — Bradley Beal had 29 points and 10 assists in his return from the NBA’s health and safety protocols, and the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-93 on Thursday night.

Beal, in his first game action in 12 days, shot 13 of 23 from the floor in 34 minutes. Washington (18-17) avoided falling below .500 for the first time this season.

Kyle Kuzma had 25 points and 10 rebounds for Washington, which shot 45 of 90 from the floor (50%) and…