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Despite 38 points from Bradley Beal and a 24-point performance from Davis Bertans, the Wizards (14-29) lost 134-129 to the Heat (31-13) in overtime on Wednesday night in Miami. The Wizards trailed by as many as 21 in the second quarter but rallied back in the second half. Washington has now lost five consecutive road games while Miami improves to 20-1 at home this season.
Beal did his part to lead the comeback, scoring 25 of his 38 points in the second half and overtime and adding nine rebounds and five assists in the loss. Beal has now scored 35-plus points nine times this season, trailing only Trae Young among Eastern Conference players.