Bradley Beal made a triumphant comeback from injury as he steered the Washington Wizards to a close victory over the Golden State Warriors. His exemplary performance made the difference between the two sides, as the Wizards escaped by the skin of their teeth.
The NBA’s top scorer this season made the headlines by having to get a crucial four-point play in the final seconds of the game. His game awareness and agility were complimented by teammates and coaches alike.
In the post-game press conference, Beal talked about his performance and how it impacted the team. He said, “It helps and benefits us when we have a full roster. We try to utilize guys as much as possible. Rui [Hachimura] is constantly developing through the year.
We need everybody. It’s like things are starting to click. It’s like we’re finally getting it together and hopefully, we can finish this season on a high.” He further added.
Bradley Beal and the Wizards snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
It was a scintillating performance from the entire team as they kept the Dubs at bay. At first, Beal was not able to make good shots because he was double-teamed by the Warriors. However, he fought through and scored crucial points when it mattered the most.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – APRIL 9: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards looks to pass the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors
Beal finished with 20 points and six assists to his name. Apart from him, Russell Westbrook continued on his hot streak and scored his 21st triple-double of the season. Rui Hachimura also contributed heavily towards the win as he was the top scorer of the tie. He finished with 22 points to his name.
“You have a bad game and things aren’t going your way, you always want something to uplift you. That was the moment for me,” Beal said. “It definitely boosted some confidence for me. I was just trying to make a play.”
The Washington Wizards are 13th in the Eastern Conference standings. At the moment, they are not in contention for the playoff spots. However, players like Westbrook and Beal will try to get to the highest spot at the end of the regular season.
