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John Wall scores 28 points, Wizards hold on to beat 76ers

WASHINGTON -- John Wall scored 28 points, Bradley Beal rebounded from a rough start to add 25 and the Washington Wizards spoiled the NBA debuts of top picks Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 120-115 on Wednesday night.

The Sixers cut their deficit to two in the final minute of the season opener for both teams.. A pair of Philadelphia turnovers and a 3-point miss by J.J. Redick allowed the Wizards to hold on.

Wall shot 10 of 28 from the floor and had eight assists.