Washington, Jan. 12 (BUS): Quintavius Caldwell Pope hit a three-point green pointer with 30.8 seconds remaining, and the Washington Wizards beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-118 on Tuesday night despite star Bradley Beal not present due to health and safety. protocols.
The Thunders lost their fifth game in a row, the main possession came with about half a minute to play and tied the score at 118. The Wizards pulled off the shot clock, and Caldwell’s Bob Caldwell attempt from the right wing fell out of the glass. . He responded by raising his arms, apparently in relief or disbelief, or both, the AP reports.
Luguentz Dort lost it all at 3 at the other end, and Kyle Kuzma made a free throw with 13.3 seconds left.
Kuzma led the Wizards with 29 points, and Spencer Dinwiddy scored 22 points and 10 assists. Shay Gilgus Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, including two consecutive ball throws that tied them at 118 points.
Washington improved to 17-4 in the clutch positions, which are defined as the last five minutes with a lead of five points or less. In this game, neither team advanced by more than fours during the entire fourth quarter.
The Wizards played their first eight consecutive home games in this part of the table, and they led by 18-8 in the first quarter. Oklahoma City responded with a 12-0 run, and the Thunder eventually led by eight at the start of the second set.
Gilgeos Alexander scored 18 points in the first half and Kuzma 16 on 7 of 7. Oklahoma City advanced 61-58 after two quarters.
Absence
Bell went into health and safety protocols for the second time in less than three weeks. The last time, he said he did not have COVID-19 and it was due to contact tracing.
Hints
Thunder: Oklahoma City was missing Isaiah Ruby and Kenrich Williams due to health and safety protocols.
Magicians: Washington fired 54% of the field. Kuzma finished 12 out of 17.
next one
Thunder: Visit Brooklyn on Thursday night.
Wizards: Host Orlando on Wednesday night.