What Worked Against the Phoenix Suns, Did Not Work Against the Utah Jazz

Right here’s what labored glowingly properly towards the Phoenix Suns:

Bradley Beal.

At occasions, Beal’s within the clutch moments are questioned. Rightfully so. Nonetheless, on Tuesday towards the Suns, Beal confirmed management and poise down the stretch in snapping what might have been an 11-game dropping streak. Beal’s management helped cease the ten-game dropping streak in its tracks and the staff lastly got here up with its first win within the month of December.

Beal had solely two first half factors and was visibly pissed off with how poorly he performed within the half. He confirmed the mark of management by placing the primary half play behind him and getting himself collectively within the second. Beal scored 16 factors within the fourth quarter and would end with 27. He did miss just a few free throws however made up for them by hitting two essential free throws to place the Wizards up by 5 late within the recreation.

This was not the storyline for the Wizards match-up towards the Utah Jazz.

The Wizards would get Rui Hachimura again on the lively roster for this recreation however wouldn’t have Kristaps Porzingis or Deni Avdija for this matchup. Avdija had his fourth double-double of the season towards the Phoenix Suns and each Avdija and Porzingis could be missed towards the Jazz. The Wizards shot poorly from three-point vary which was onerous to beat within the fourth quarter. The Jazz hit their stride late within the recreation and sealed their victory towards the Wizards, 120 – 112.

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