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Beal drops 25 as a reserve as Suns shade Sixers, snap skid

Bradley Beal drops 25 points as a reserve as the Phoenix Suns shade the Philadelphia 76ers, 109-99, on Monday to snap a four-game losing skid.

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BEAL DROPS 25 IN FIRST OFF THE BENCH ROLE IN NINE YEARS TO HELP SUNS

Beal drops 25 in his first off-the-bench rolke in nine years to help the Suns win for only the second time in nine games.

Furthermore, the 31-year-old All-Star guard scored 20 of his points in the second half as Phoenix erased 12-point deficit.

Moreover, Suns coach Mike Budenholzer’s move to send Beal and Jusuf Nurkic off the bench for Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee worked like a charm.

Beal thrived in a reserve role instantly, providing instant offense to Phoenix’s second unit as he led a comeback in the second half.

The Suns’ reserves, led by Beal, outscored their Sixers’ counterparts, 54-7, to finally stop their losing woes.

Sources: In midst of 4-game losing streak and tension in locker room, Phoenix expected to make drastic change by removing Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic from starting lineup beginning Monday at Philadelphia. #haynesbriefs pic.twitter.com/utz0FNLppB

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 6, 2025

SUNS WON DESPITE SHOOTING STRUGGLES FROM BOOKER, JONES

Moreover, the Suns won despite shooting struggles from starters Devin Booker and Tyus Jones.

Furthermore, Booker had an awful 3-for-16 shooting from the field and was 3-of-6 from the line for just 10 points and 10 assists.

On the other hand, Jones went 2-of-7 and finished with just five points.

Good think Kevin Durant was his usual efficient self by producing 23 points on 14 field goals and added six rebounds and five assists.

Dunn also stepped up in a starter’s role with 15 points and four rebounds, while Plumlee chipped in two points and seven boards.

Bradley Beal is getting benched, and one way or another, it's a pretty clear signal we've reached a point of no return in this Suns season ⬇️https://t.co/1IlaP7AKls

— PHNX Suns (@PHNX_Suns) January 6, 2025

MAXEY LEADS SHORT-HANDED SIXERS AS EMBIID, DRUMMOND, LOWREY OUT

Furthermore, Tyrese Maxey led the short-handed Sixers that missed Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond, and Kyle Lowrey.

Moreover, Maxey had a superb game with 31 points and 10 assists that went for naught for Philadelphia.

Kelly Oubre scored 26 points, while Guerschon Yabusele added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Sixers.

However, All-Star forward Paul George struggled, as he needed 18 shots to come up with 13 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

The Sixers lost for the third time in four games and are now 7-14 without Embiid.

There is real tension within the Suns’ organization around Bradley Beal.

Beal has been disgruntled with his role, and now being moved to the bench could escalate his concerns.

Don’t be surprised if this is a play from Phoenix to push Beal to waive his full no-trade clause. pic.twitter.com/xdHNFtKJQp

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 6, 2025