Warriors brace for challenge from Wizards, Beal

One of the league's top scorers goes head-to-head with one of the league's top defenders Friday night when Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards visit Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors. Beal gave Thompson fits last season by averaging 22.5 points, including a 25-point effort in Washington's 112-108 home victory over the Warriors in February. It was one of only five games the Warriors lost against Eastern Conference competition in the regular season last year.