It seemed the latest line-up change was the answer to the Phoenix Suns’ woes at least for one game.
Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant combined for 48 points, taking command of a 109-99 Suns road win over the Philadelphia 76ers to snap a four-game skid on Tuesday, January 7.
Beal, who alongside Jusuf Nurkic were benched in a major line-up change first reported by NBA insider Chris Haynes, scored a team-high 25markers off the bench.
Off the glass 😮?💨
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 7, 2025
Durant added 23 more while Ryann Dunn and Devin Booker logged points combined for the Phoenix, who improved to 16-18 for the season.
DURANT SET FOR TAKEOFF.
— NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2025
BOOKER DRAINAGE FROM 3.
Suns rip a 10-0 run to take a 3-point lead on NBA TV!
Meanwhile, Tyrese Maxey topscored the Sixers with 31 points while Kelly Oubre Jr. accounted for a 26-point, 11-rebound double double as Philly lost for just the third time in their last seven games and slid to 14-20.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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