The season has become increasingly interesting for the Phoenix Suns. The power-packed duo of the team, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, put a strong foot forward against the Utah Jazz. Clinching a 131-128 victory, point guard Booker’s prowess was on display. 

While hopes dwindled for a few minutes in the midst of the first quarter, the Suns were quick to steady the ship. Here are some interesting takeaways from the game. 

Devin Booker and Kevin Durant step up for the Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix duo were instrumental throughout the first half of the game. Durant and Booker combined for 19 pts and 11 ast in the first quarter. With Booker back in action, fans were not disappointed by the point guard’s performance. The 3x NBA All-Star delivered 24 points and 15 assists. Much to fans’ delight, he was able to reduce some of the pressure and load on Durant. Even with the team struggling with injuries, the players have put up a great display.

While Booker previously missed eight games with a calf injury, Bradley Beal is still struggling with his back injury issues. For a team battling a crucial fight, Durant stepped up and brought his A-game to the table. The 2x NBA champion contributed 38 points, and nine rebounds against the Jazz, serving a satisfactory win. 

However, their victory has shown a new beam of hope for the fans. Last but not least, with the return of the missing piece Beal back in the roster, the Suns might have an easy chance of winning. However,  it seems he might not be able to return until mid-December. 

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When will Bradley Beal return?

Due to his lower back injury, the Bradley Beal played only three games in the 2023-24 season. He has averaged 17.3 points, and 5.3 rebounds in those games. However, due to the same issue, the player has not been able to join the Big Three with Booker and Durant.

As per reports, he still might be out of the game for three more weeks. With Durant’s dominance, the team has well maintained its stance. With Booker and Beal, the team might be able to elevate their game. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments below.

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