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Washington Wizards: 5 Takeaways At The All-Star Break

By Jerran Anderson

Feb 16, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) shakes hands with guard John Wall (2) after defeating the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Washington defeats Indiana 111-98. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) shakes hands with guard John Wall (2) after defeating the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Washington defeats Indiana 111-98. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 10, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) and Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) talk against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Bradley Beal Is On His Way To All-Star Status

Shooting guard Bradley Beal is another young Washington Wizards player on his way to doing great things. Beal is playing well entering his fifth season in the NBA.

The Florida product is averaging 22.2 points, 3.7 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steal per game for the 34-21 Wizards. He is shooting a career-high 47.3 percent from the floor and 40.2 percent from three-point range.

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Despite being a bit snubbed by the All-Star Game, Beal still finished 10th overall in voting. The East All-Stars were stacked this season with point guards Kyrie Irving, Kemba Walker, Kyle Lowry, Isaiah Thomas and teammate John Wall, but that’s okay.

He is currently ninth in the league in three-pointers made with 148. He has made at least one three-pointer in all but four games so far this season. The fourth-year guard is averaging about 2.9 three-pointers per game this season, but that average has gone up in February.

Beal is averaging 4.1 three-point makes through seven games in the month of February. He is shooting 49.2 percent over the same span as well. He has made two threes or more in all seven contests for the Washington Wizards so far, making his presence known as an established All-Star.

Despite losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Beal led all scorers in points with a game-high 41. He made 6-of-14 three-pointers in the game. He stepped up in a big way against the defending NBA champions and continues to do so.

As he continues to play alongside John Wall, look for his play to elevate as the Wizards need him at his best.

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