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Bradley Beal’s 816 Minutes NBA Absence Leaves Fans Shed Light on Positive Suns Run

Published 12/03/2023, 8:42 AM EST

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The Phoenix Suns persist in shining without major player Bradley Beal who spent an 816-minute hiatus on NBA and people are wondering if these games can be considered positive streaks. However, the Suns have continued to win while Beal is away, thanks to the outstanding contributions of Devin Booker and others. The aftermath of Beal’s absence highlights how the Suns managed to remain resilient despite having missed their key player and the crucial roles played by some players during their latest games.

The Phoenix Suns overturned the game courtesy of Devin Booker’s recovery from the bruised right ankle. Booker scored 34 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and made 7 assists in a 116-109 victory for the Suns. Besides Booker’s show of personal prowess, it indicated that the team possessed the resilience to succeed without some crucial players.

Bradley Beal’s absence discussed

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The PHNX Suns Podcast extensively explored major events from the game and focused on post-game analysis. It was not just about Booker’s incredible return as it also allowed fans to reflect on Beal’s absence as they reveled in the win. The hosts then highlighted Beal’s problem and the team’s overall resilience. Here, as one can see the fans appreciated this positive trend in the Suns’ movement. Lindsey Smith, one of the hosts said, “The last 6 minutes were tough. But seeing Booker and Beale smile and laugh tells me good things are coming”.

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The Suns were tough to beat despite having to play the Grizzlies. Nevertheless, Booker stood up for himself on the floor and made that critical three-pointer in the fourth quarter illustrating his courage and resiliency. Skill and willpower were shown in a display that reassured fans that better days lie ahead for the team. The podcast saluted Booker’s success as the Suns have shown progress.

Bradley Beal is making progress

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In the middle of the Suns’ incredible journey, Bradley Beal is still on the recovery track for back issues. Suns fans received good news after two weeks when coach Frank Vogel gave an update on Beal’s progress. With a view of regaining its full strength, the team is handling the injuries such as lower body problems for Devin Booker, and sometimes missing from the court by Kevin Durant.

While playing only three regular-season games and five in total, Bradley Beal has been an eyesore. Beal is going to miss out for a minimum of three weeks, but the Suns have shown their concern about the players’ health by benching him.

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The positive assessment by Coach Vogel about Beal’s recovery before the three weeks deadline has now increased anticipation for the Suns’ future games. Fans will anticipate the full recovery of healthy and potent Phoenix Suns players, including Beal.

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