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 Suns will have a much more complete roster on Monday at the 76ers, while Philadelphia center Joel Embiid is out for the matchup.
The 76ers (14-19) have three players listed as questionable: Joel Embiid (left foot sprain, sinus fracture), Kyle Lowry (right hip soreness) and former Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (left hand sprain). KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction) and Jared McCain (left knee meniscus surgery) are out.
It's been a slippery slope for the Suns, who are on a three-game losing streak and have lost their last six-of-seven entering tonight, which is the first of a three-game road trip for Mike Budenholzer's squad.
Phoenix Suns are down their starting point guard, Tyus Jones and rookie big Oso Ighodaro for Saturday's game at Indiana.
Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro were selected in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Both have contributed this season.
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Suns Rebound with Win over Hawks
Grayson Allen had his best scoring game of the year with 23 points, as Phoenix recorded 56 bench points. Kevin Durant had 23 points, while Tyus Jones had 16. As a team, the Suns shot 49-for-85 (57.6%) from the floor and moved the ball well with 33 assists.
The Phoenix Suns, after a defensively disastrous first half, rallied to secure a much-needed win on a night that was about more than basketball. It was Dave King’s Bright Side Night. Against the Atlanta Hawks,
It was as if the basketball gods were testing the Phoenix Suns, wanting them to prove they are worthy of winning a regular season basketball game.
Bradley Beal scored 25 points, Kevin Durant added 23 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Hawks 123-115 on Thursday night.
Bradley Beal scored a game-high 25 points off the bench, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 123-115 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.