Russell Westbrook recorded his 170th career triple-double, Bradley Beal scored 31 points, and the Washington Wizards ended their longest road trip of the season by beating the Sacramento Kings 123-111 on Wednesday night.
Westbrook had 25 points, 11 assists and 15 rebounds for his sixth consecutive triple-double and the 24th of the season. Oscar Robertson holds the NBA record for career triple-doubles with 181
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Russell Westbrook recorded his 170th career triple-double, Bradley Beal scored 31 points, and the Washington Wizards ended their longest road trip of the season by beating the Sacramento Kings 123-111 on Wednesday night.
Davis Bertans added 16 points as Washington finished 4-2 on its road trip.
Fox scored six points in 30 seconds to pull Sacramento within 82-76 midway through the third, but the Kings stalled after that.
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Wizards: Washington scored 42 points in the first quarter. … Jordan Bell was signed to a 10-day contract. Bell played in three games with Washington in January. … The Wizards had not won in Sacramento since October 29, 2017.
Beal shot 10 of 22 and had his 25th 30-point game this season.
Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside (20) reacts after getting fouled by Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (AP PhotoHector Amezcua)
Davis Bertans added 16 points as Washington finished 4-2 on its road trip.
De’Aaron Fox scored 33 points for the Kings, who have lost eight straight.
The Wizards had fun with this one.
Washington scored 42 points in the first quarter, including an early 3-pointer by Beal, who smiled and playfully wagged his tongue at the Wizards' bench as he ran down the court.
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots a basket against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (AP PhotoHector Amezcua)
Fox scored six points in 30 seconds to pull Sacramento within 82-76 midway through the third, but the Kings stalled after that.
Westbrook got his triple-double early in the fourth, when he dished to Bertans for a 3-pointer that made it 107-91.
The Wizards got some help from the Kings in the fourth quarter. Sacramento was called for four technical fouls in the period, including two for delay of game. Coach Luke Walton was hit with one in the final two minutes.
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) prepares to hit a three point basket in front of Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (AP PhotoHector Amezcua)
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With Richaun Holmes sitting out with a sore hamstring, the Kings turned to a pair of reserves. Damian Jones, who signed a 10-day contract on April 7, started and had five points and four rebounds. Chimezie Metu also played in the post and had two points and one rebound.
TIP-INS
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives to the basket as he's defended by Sacramento Kings center Damian Jones (15) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (AP PhotoHector Amezcua)
Wizards: Washington scored 42 points in the first quarter. … Jordan Bell was signed to a 10-day contract. Bell played in three games with Washington in January. … The Wizards had not won in Sacramento since October 29, 2017.
Kings: Marvin Bagley III, who has been rehabbing from a broken bone in his left hand at his home in Arizona, is expected to rejoin the team when it plays Phoenix on Friday. The second overall pick in 2018, Bagley has missed 15 games.
UP NEXT
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) dunks in front of Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (AP PhotoHector Amezcua)
Wizards: Return to Washington to play New Orleans on Saturday, beginning a four-game homestand.
Kings: Face the Suns in Phoenix on Friday. The teams split a back-to-back at Golden 1 Center in December.
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