Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explained the exact reasons behind benching Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic ahead of Monday's game.
Bradley Beal stars off bench
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Bradley Beal, now off the bench, might be playing his best basketball for the Suns
Will The Suns’ Decision To Bench Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic Pay Off?
Bradley Beal leads with 25 points off the bench, Suns pull away late to beat the Hawks 123-115
Bradley Beal scored 25 points, Kevin Durant added 23 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-115 on Thursday night. Beal — still adjusting to his new role coming off the bench — shot 11 of 16 from the field in one of his most efficient games this season.
Positive,” Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on progress reports he’s receiving on O’Neale, who is back in Phoenix rehabbing his injured ankle. “I think him not jumping off and on airplanes and being able to have access to our facility and everything back home has been good for him.
Bradley Beal rang up 25 points for the second time in his three games coming off the bench to lead the Suns. Kevin Durant scored 23 points as did Grayson Allen off the bench while Devin Booker posted a double-double of 20 points and 12 assists to just two turnovers in 40 minutes.
The Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer will host his former assistant and Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins on Tuesday.
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was a healthy scratch from Thursday's win against the Atlanta Hawks at Footprint Center.
Royce O'Neale is the only player listed on the Suns injury report for Monday's game. He's in Phoenix with a left ankle sprain scheduled for a re-evaluation later this week. Jones is returning after he and rookie big Oso Ighodaro missed Saturdays' game with an illness.
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer spoke at practice this week about the Sacramento Kings firing their coach and was critical of the move.
The Phoenix Suns are trying to figure out how to improve on a season that's had a lot more downs than ups lately. Catch up quick: After starting the season with high hopes and a hot streak, the Suns have struggled and are under .
The Atlanta Hawks are wrapping up their six game road trip tonight in Phoenix with a matchup against the Suns. It has not been the best road trip for the Hawks,
The Phoenix Suns will begin a three-game road trip ... Tuesday's loss to Memphis due to left shoulder soreness, Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said after Thursday's practice. "I think he worked ...
The Phoenix Suns (15-17) ended December losing six of the last seven games. They hope the New Year brings a new trend.
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