WASHINGTON (AP) — Jason Richardson scored 22 points, Steve Nash had 17 assists, and the Phoenix Suns maintained their dominance of the Washington Wizards with a 102-90 victory Sunday.
The Suns never trailed in the second half as they beat the Wizards for the sixth straight time, including five in a row at the Verizon Center. Washington last defeated Phoenix nearly three years ago — on Dec. 22. 2006.
Phoenix improved to 6-1, matching the best seven-game start in franchise history. The Wizards have lost four straight.
Phoenix let the Wizards stay close by committing 20 turnovers, but ultimately the Suns controlled the game because they were able to share the ball better, finishing with 30 assists to Washington's 15.
