The Washington Wizards defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 119-117, at Capital One Arena on Thursday night.

The Wizards (14-20) appeared to catch a break before the game even started when Paul George was announced as out for the Clippers (24-14) due to dizziness just before the opening tip. However, after exiting the first quarter with a three-point lead, Washington found itself facing a seven-point deficit by intermission. The home squad then eliminated that shortfall altogether during the third quarter, setting up a photo finish in the final period that saw Los Angeles close to within one point with 8.5 seconds remaining before Rui Hachimura was able to sink one of two free throws to provide just enough cushion.

Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 22 points, adding five rebounds and three assists. Patrick Beverley furnished 17 points, three rebounds, one assist and two blocks. Lou Williams delivered 16 points, three assists, two rebounds and one steal. Terrance Mann and Luke Kennard generated matching 14-point tallies while pulling down five and four rebounds, respectively. Ivica Zubac supplied a 13-point, 13-rebound double-double that also included one assist and one steal.

Bradley Beal paced the Wizards with 33 points, complementing them with seven rebounds, three assists. two steals and one block. Russell Westbrook contributed 27 points, 11 assists, nine rebounds and four steals. Moritz Wagner delivered 12 points, three rebounds, one assist and three steals. Davis Bertans and Raul Neto compiled 11 points each, with Bertans also recording four boards. Robin Lopez totaled 10 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one block.

The Clippers return to action following the All-Star break next Thursday when they host the Golden State Warriors, while the Wizards are back on the floor Wednesday night, when they travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies.