With the playoffs fading further and further out of their vision, the Washington Wizards needed another win to start off the final month of the regular season right.
The final push began Sunday when the Wizards beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 135-121 at home. Washington broke away late after neither team held a double-digit lead for almost three quarters.
All five Wizards starters scored at least 13, with Bobby Portis posting a team-high 26 and Bradley Beal adding 22. Jabari Parker came off the bench for 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns led Minnesota with 28 points and 10 boards.