LOS ANGELES – In the Suns’ first matchup against former Phoenix guard Bradley Beal, the Clippers and Beal got their revenge as the Los Angeles defeated Phoenix by a score of 129-102.
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Oct 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) guards Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (0) as he drives to the basket in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
When Bradley Beal stepped onto the floor for the Clippers to face his former team, the emotional stakes were high. Beal wasn’t just wearing a new uniform; he carried a narrative of past frustrations for Suns fans. In Phoenix, he struggled to mesh, battled injuries, and faced underwhelming expectations. Now, in his debut for Los Angeles, that history apparently met a fresh start. Beal on Friday night shot 2-for-4 and ended with six points and two assists.
Oct 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Beal (0) warms up prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The Clippers believe their system is built to harness his skill set, whereas injuries and fit limited him in Phoenix. He joins a veteran core featuring Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, offering alignment between talent and role.
Oct 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Beal (0) is defended under the basket by Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) and forward Dillon Brooks (3) in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
For Beal, his new narrative is his redemption path. Beal now gets his chance to shine again in the hopes that nationally the league watches and values his talents with an NBA Finals contender. A player once seen as declining is now embedded in a contender’s framework, and that shifts how teams build around aging stars. For Suns fans, it was the bittersweet reminder of “what could’ve been.”
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
