The Phoenix Suns snapped a three-game losing streak with a high-scoring 134-126 win over the Utah Jazz on Friday, but they will be without star Bradley Beal for the second straight game.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Suffering right knee swelling before the game in Salt Lake City, he will remain sidelined when the Suns clash against the Portland Trail Blazers tonight.
The 6-foot-4 guard/forward has averaged 17.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game through 15 games. He has also dealt with an elbow injury and a left calf strain during the season, missing now 10 games as a result.
Since Beal has been out, the next-man-up mentality has fully been embraced as Royce O’Neale has slotted in and fit seamlessly. Playing in all 24 games, posting 11.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
Ryan Dunn, Grayson Allen and Bol Bol will vy for minutes off the bench while Kevin Durant remains at power forward. In his return from a three-game absence, Durant recorded 30 points and eight assists in the win over the Jazz.
The Suns will go up against the Trail Blazers at 6 p.m. MST inside Footprint Center.
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Reporter Alec Cipollini covers the Phoenix Suns, ASU Athletics and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @AlecCipollini
