Beal's 3-point barrage helps Wizards outlast Kings
WASHINGTON -- Bradley Beal scored 31 points and sank a career-high seven 3-pointers as the Washington Wizards outlasted DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings 101-95 in overtime Monday night.
John Wall had 19 points and 11 assists for the Wizards (6-10), who won despite Cousins finishing with 36 points and 20 rebounds for the Kings (7-11).
Washington let an eight-point margin with 5:12 remaining in regulation slip away, but scored the opening seven points of the extra session. Beal's final 3-pointer, set up by a Markieff Morris offensive rebound off a Beal miss, gave the Wizards room at 97-92 with 1:57 left. The Kings didn't score until 16.8 seconds remained.
The Wizards seemingly took control with a 10-0 run for an 86-78 with 6:06 remaining. Instead, Cousins took over, outscoring Washington 10-4 over the final 4:46.
Cousins had 37 in Sunday's 122-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Sacramento had won three of four and opened their six-game road trip by scoring their most points on the season.
Beal made 12 of 24 shots including 7 of 13 from beyond the arc.
Wall committed 11 of Washington's 24 turnovers. Otto Porter scored 15 points.
Rudy Gay had 18 points for the Kings. Sacramento shot 40.9 percent from the field and 61.5 percent (16 of 26) from the free throw line.
The fourth straight basket for Cousins tied the score 92-92 with 10.1 seconds left in regulation after the Wizards missed three of four free throws over the final two minutes. The Olympian had 23 points and 14 rebounds after halftime.
Washington lost 112-110 to San Antonio Saturday in part because the Spurs consistently worked their way to the free throw line.
Wall, Gortat and Wizards coach Scott Brooks each received technical foul during the foul-plagued first half. Washington received 15 of the 25 total whistles before halftime as Sacramento attempted 22 free throws, which is more than the Kings took in seven full games this season. The teams also combined for 23 turnovers.
Kelly Oubre recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds for Washington.
NOTES: Sacramento C DeMarcus Cousins and Washington G John Wall were teammates for one season at the University of Kentucky. That's led to constant chatter about a reunion someday. "You never know. Maybe," Cousins playfully responded pregame. "There might be a time we team up in a rec league after we retire or something. You never know." ... Kings G Garrett Temple signed a three-year contract with Sacramento in July after playing in 258 games over four seasons with Washington. ... Washington opens a three-game road trip Wednesday at the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Wizards are only 1-5 away from home, though the victory came in their last road game, a 94-91 at the Orlando Magic on Nov. 25. ... Sacramento heads to Philadelphia for a meeting Wednesday with the 76ers.