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NBA: Washington Wizards defeat San Antonio Spurs in overtime thriller

Wizards outlast Spurs in high-scoring affair

Washington ends three-game losing streak

The Washington Wizards snapped a three-game losing streak with a 141-137 overtime victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night at the AT&T Center. Bradley Beal led the way for the Wizards with 35 points, while Kristaps Porzingis added 24 points and 10 rebounds. Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 29 points, while Tre Jones added 25 points and 13 assists.

The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than 10 points at any point. The Spurs led by five points with just over two minutes remaining in regulation, but the Wizards rallied to tie the game and force overtime.

In overtime, the Wizards took control of the game and never trailed. Beal scored the first five points of overtime, and the Wizards eventually built a nine-point lead. The Spurs cut the lead to three points with just over a minute remaining, but the Wizards held on for the victory.

The win was a much-needed one for the Wizards, who had lost three straight games and were in danger of falling out of playoff contention. The win also snapped a three-game losing streak to the Spurs.

The Spurs, meanwhile, have now lost four straight games and are in danger of falling out of playoff contention themselves. The Spurs are now just one game ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.