Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

WASHINGTON, DC (AP) – Bojan Bogdonovic scored 31 points, Rudy Gobert added 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Washington Wizards 127-116 on Sunday for their ninth straight victory.

Utah overcame a 15-point deficit in the third quarter to win for the the 14th time in 15 games.

Jordan Clarkson added 17 of his 23 points in the second half for the Jazz. Utah scoring leader Donovan Mitchell sat out because of an illness.

Bradley Beal scored 25 points for Washington after missing give games with right leg soreness. Washington lost at home for the first time in four games.

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