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The Wizards (20-35) were defeated 126-117 by the Bulls (20-38) Sunday night at the United Center despite a career-high 53 points from Bradley Beal. With 10:02 left in the fourth quarter, Beal hit a pair of free throws to move in to second place on the franchise’s all-time scoring list, passing Jeff Malone. Beal scored 21 of his 53 points in the fourth quarter as the Wizards attempted to mount a comeback.
Only James Harden, Damian Lillard and Kyrie Irving have scored more points in a game this season than Beal’s 53. The performance was his eighth this season with 40 points or more, the most he has recorded in a season in his career.