Beal scores 14 straight points, Wizards beat 76ers 123-106

Bradley Beal scored 14 straight points in the fourth quarter and finished with 34 to help the Washington Wizards beat the Philadelphia 76ers 123-106 on Wednesday night for a split of the home-and-home set.

Otto Porter Jr. added 23 points, his most since returning from a quadriceps injury this month, and Trevor Ariza had 17.

Joel Embiid had 35 points and 14 rebounds for the 76ers. They committed 23 turnovers, and had a four-game winning streak end.

Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky (31), of the Czech Republic, dunks past Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. Also seen is Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13). The Wizards won 123-106. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

Jimmy Butler added 23 points, and Ben Simmons had 15 points and 10 rebounds for Philadelphia. A night after hitting more than half of its 31 attempts from beyond the arc, Philadelphia shot 8 of 27 from 3-point range, going 3 of 20 in the first three quarters.

After Washington's 26-point third-quarter lead was cut to 12 in the fourth, Beal outscored Philadelphia 14-5 to make it 116-95 with 4:22 left. Beal was 6 of 11 from 3-point range and 13 of 21 overall from the field.

The Wizards used first-half runs of 9-0 and 18-3 to build their lead as large as 20 before the break, then led by 26 after outscoring the 76ers 11-0 during a stretch of the third quarter.

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) goes to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) and center Joel Embiid, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-106. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

WHOSE HOUSE?

A sizable contingent of 76ers fans made their presence known. That included booing the Wizards' player introductions and chanting "E-A-G-L-E-S! EAGLES!"

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING

Washington picked up two technical fouls during a 32-second stretch early in the third. Thomas Bryant received his for hanging on the rim too long following a dunk, and Jeff Green got the second for arguing. Coach Brett Brown also picked up a tech for arguing a call in the second quarter.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball between Philadelphia 76ers guard Landry Shamet (1) and guard Jimmy Butler (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-106. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

TIP-INS

76ers: J.J. Redick (back) sat out a second consecutive game, but Brown doesn't expect his absence to last long. "We're in sort of hyper-sensitive mode with J.J," Brown said about his most productive 3-point shooter. "He's that important."

Wizards: Led 25-20 after the first quarter despite committing seven turnovers. ... Porter Jr. played with a sore right hand after injuring it Tuesday night in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-106. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

UP NEXT

76ers: Host Atlanta on Friday night.

Wizards: Host Milwaukee on Friday night.

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Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-106. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) passes the ball against Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) and guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr., left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) scores in front of Washington Wizards forward Sam Dekker (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) shoots against Washington Wizards forward Jeff Green, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 24 points and the Orlando Magic handed Cleveland the worst playoff loss in franchise history, winning 121-83 on Thursday night to cut the Cavaliers’ lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Franz Wagner finished with 16 points and eight assists for the Magic, who led by 43 points in the fourth quarter on the way to the third-largest margin of victory in a playoff game. They earned their first playoff victory since 2019 and the first on their home floor since April 26, 2011.

They can even the series with a victory at home Sunday.

Jarrett Allen had 15 points and eight rebounds for the Cavaliers, who shot 39% from the field and 23.5% from 3-point range. Caris LeVert added 15 points and Donovan Mitchell had 13 points and seven assists.

76ERS 125, KNICKS 114

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 50 points, making all four 3-point attempts and scoring 18 in a potential series-shifting third quarter to lead Philadelphia to a win over New York in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Embiid boldly stated “we’re going to win this series” after the 76ers dropped Game 2.

With one of the finest postseason efforts of his career, Embiid became the third player to ever score 50 points against the Knicks in the postseason and kept the hope of a Philadelphia series comeback very much alive.

The Knicks lead the series 2-1. Game 4 is Sunday in Philadelphia.

Embiid was 13 of 19 from the floor overall, made 19 of 21 free throws and hit five 3-pointers.

NUGGETS 112, LAKERS 105

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Gordon had 29 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Jokic added 24 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, and Denver moved to the brink of the second round with a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series..

Jamal Murray scored 22 points as the defending NBA champion Nuggets won their 11th consecutive meeting with LeBron James and the Lakers in dominating style.

Michael Porter Jr. added 20 points for Denver, which took control in the third quarter and cruised through the final minutes to its fifth straight road win over Los Angeles, starting with its sweep of last season’s Western Conference finals.

Game 4 is Saturday night in Los Angeles. No NBA team has ever rallied from an 0-3 playoff deficit.

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) makes a shot as he gets past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)