The ineffectiveness of the Wizards’ opening lineup continues to be an issue in a 130-123 loss that included a late comeback that came up short.

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The Washington Wizards scrapped and clawed their way back from a large deficit, but still fell short Thursday in a 130-123 loss to the Phoenix Suns at Capital One Arena. The Suns led by as many as 24 points in a game that was initially shaping up to be a blowout.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against his former team, the Washington Wizards, at Capital One Arena with a left ankle sprain. Beal rolled his ankle in the third quarter of Tuesday’s loss at Atlanta battling for a rebound with David Roddy,

On Thursday night, the Phoenix Suns will play the Wizards in Washington, D.C. For the game, they will be without one of their best players, as Bradley Beal has been ruled out. Beal is averaging 17.5 points,

As soon as the winning high tide hits, another injury takes place, this time to Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal. He’s been labeled as doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Washington Wizards with a left ankle sprain.