National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Washington 127, Phoenix 105
When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, March 16, 2013
Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Officials: #18 Matt Boland, #16 David Guthrie, #41 Ken Mauer
Attendance: 16882


Wizards 127, Suns 105:
Martell Webster scored a career-high 34 points and Emeka Okafor and John Wall notched double-doubles as Washington won its fifth consecutive home game by snapping a 10-game losing streak against Phoenix.

Okafor collected 17 points and 10 rebounds and Wall added 17 points and 11 assists for the Wizards, who shot 51.6 percent en route to a season-high scoring total. Webster was 7-for-10 from 3-point range in becoming the first Wizards player to top 30 points this season.

Michael Beasley scored 21 points and Markieff Morris added 13 points and nine rebounds for the Suns, who had won five straight at Verizon Center dating to Jan. 15, 2005. Phoenix has lost six of seven overall after wrapping up an 0-3 road trip.

The Suns led by two after one quarter, but Washington caught fire in the second quarter and never cooled off. The Wizards went 13-for-23 in the second quarter while outscoring the Suns 39-30 to take a 66-59 lead into halftime.

The Wizards outpaced Phoenix 36-24 in the third quarter and coasted to an easy victory. Washington outscored the Suns 52-42 in the paint despite being outrebounded 48-42.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Webster has scored 17 or more points in each of the past five games. His previous high was 28 points, achieved twice in 2010. … The Suns dropped to 4-12 in the second game of back-to-back sets and have been swept 10 times. … Washington has won 12 of its last 19 after an 11-35 start.

Top Game Performances
 
Phoenix   Washington
Michael Beasley 21 Scoring Martell Webster 34
Goran Dragic 11 Assists John Wall 11
Markieff Morris 9 Rebounds Emeka Okafor 10
Michael Beasley 6 Free Throws Made Martell Webster 7
Michael Beasley 1 Steals John Wall 3
Jermaine O'Neal 2 Blocks Bradley Beal 1
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Phoenix 105 47.7 6-21 15-20 19 48 4 5 15
Washington 127 51.6 14-21 17-20 30 42 3 6 10
Upcoming Games
  • Washington will play their next game on the road against Charlotte. The Wizards have a W/L % of .455 after a win and .302 after a loss.
  • Phoenix will play their next game at home against L.A. Lakers. The Suns have a W/L % of .348 after a win and .318 after a loss.