Beal posted 36 points (14-21 FG, 6-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 victory over Minnesota.
The 30-year-old guard closed out the regular season in style, producing his best scoring effort since he dropped 43 points against the Wizards on Feb. 4. Beal went nine straight games in late March and early April without scoring more than 15 points but has built up plenty of momentum heading into the playoffs -- over the Suns' last five contests he scored 20-plus four times, averaging 26.8 points, 6.0 boards, 4.2 assists, 3.8 threes, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting a blistering 61.4 percent from the floor and an incredible 73.1 percent (19-for-26) from beyond the arc.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Flirts with double-double in win
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Beal closed Friday's 108-107 victory over the Kings with 20 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes.
Beal is getting hot at the right time. The veteran guard has averaged an eye-popping 58 percent from the floor over the last seven games, accompanied by an impressive 63. 3 percent conversion rate beyond the arc over the same period. Beal was brought over from Washington this season to help the Suns get over the playoff hump, and the time is near for the 30-year-old to deliver.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Sparks late rally in loss
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Beal logged 19 points (6-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, five blocks and one steal across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 105-92 loss to the Clippers.
Beal got hot in the second half after scoring only two points before halftime. He rattled off 15 points to reduce the Suns' massive deficit, but his oddest statistic came on the defensive end. Beal, who is 6-4, converted a head-scratching five blocked shots in the game, a career high for the veteran guard.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Scores 33 despite defeat
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Beal chipped in 33 points (13-19 FG, 7-8 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 39 minutes during Sunday's 113-105 loss to New Orleans.
Beal came through in a game where the Suns needed him, and even though Phoenix ended up losing, Beal's numbers, both from an efficiency and scoring perspective, were impressive. Beal reached the 20-point mark for the first time since March 17, and he'll aim to carry the momentum of this performance to Tuesday's matchup against the Clippers.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Available to face Denver
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Beal (finger) is available to play Wednesday against the Nuggets.
Beal didn't practice Tuesday and could've been trending in the wrong direction, but he ended up being available and should handle his regular workload. Beal is averaging 17.3 points, 6.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game since the beginning of March.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Fails to practice Tuesday
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Suns head coach Frank Vogel said that Beal (finger) didn't practice Tuesday and is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
Beal failed to practice one day after spraining his right right finger in the fourth quarter of Monday's 104-102 loss to San Antonio. Given that the injury is to Beal's dominant hand, the Suns could be inclined to hold him out Wednesday if the coaching staff has any concern that his shooting might be compromised. Royce O'Neale and Eric Gordon would likely benefit the most from a minutes standpoint if Beal ultimately sits out Wednesday.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Sprains finger Monday
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Suns head coach Frank Vogel said after Monday's 104-102 loss to the Spurs that Beal sprained his right ring finger in the fourth quarter of the contest, and the guard's status for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets has yet to be determined, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports. He finished with nine points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds and two steals in 30 minutes.
Beal was invisible down the stretch Monday, going scoreless for the final 20 minutes of the game while attempting only one shot in the fourth quarter. He appeared to sprain the finger with just under three minutes remaining in the contest while fighting for a defensive rebound. The Suns will presumably re-evaluate Beal on Tuesday before assessing his status for Wednesday's contest.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Dishes out 12 dimes in win
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Beal produced 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and 12 assists in 28 minutes during Saturday's 131-106 win over San Antonio.
Beal has been forced to adjust to playing as the Suns' third-best scoring alternative behind Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, but the veteran guard has adjusted well to the role. He's failed to surpass the 15-point mark in four of his last five appearances, but the decrease in scoring has translated into decent numbers in the playmaking department, as he's dished out seven or more assists in each of those five contests.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Leads team in Sunday's loss
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Beal finished with a team-high 28 points (11-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 140-129 loss to Milwaukee.
The 30-year-old guard produced his best scoring effort since dropping 31 against the Thunder on March 3. Beal scored at least 15 points in every contest in between, and over that eight-game stretch, he's averaging 22.6 points, 6.1 assists, .39 boards, 1.9 threes and 1.4 steals while shooting 54.6 percent from the floor and 41.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Settling into groove
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Beal chipped in 24 points (10-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Monday's 117-111 win over the Cavaliers.
Beal has put forth a remarkably consistent 23.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.3 steals on 50.9 percent shooting across his last three games. He is averaging 18.3 shots across those contests, and while that figure could dip slightly as Devin Booker (ankle) continues re-acclimating, Beal is on the rise. A prime-time showing against Boston is next up Thursday.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Goes for 25 points in loss
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Beal had 25 points (10-20 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, four assists and three steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 117-107 loss to the Celtics.
Beal didn't do much in other categories outside of scoring, but fantasy managers probably wouldn't have an issue if he hovers around the 25-point mark regularly, especially with Devin Booker (ankle) out. Injuries have derailed Beal all season long, but he's scored in double digits in his last four appearances and seems to be trending in the right direction, as he's averaging 19.8 points per game across five March outings.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Comes close to double-double
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Beal ended with 20 points (8-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Thursday's 120-113 victory over the Raptors.
Beal took a backseat in scoring Thursday due to Kevin Durant's and Grayson Allen's performances, but he still posted an excellent stat line while ending just two assists shy of a double-double. Beal has struggled massively with injuries this season, and there's no question the lack of availability hurts his fantasy upside, but he's been productive when healthy. He's averaging 20.6 points per game in his 10 appearances since the beginning of February.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Scores team-high 31 points
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Beal ended Sunday's 118-110 loss to Oklahoma City with 31 points (10-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one block in 34 minutes.
Numerous chances at the charity stripe and heightened secondary numbers padded Beal's fantasy total. The veteran bounced back from a poor showing before getting ejected Saturday night against Houston. With Devin Booker (ankle) sidelined, Beal took control of the backcourt and enjoyed increased opportunity as a scoring option. Another absence from Booker would push Beal to the forefront against Denver on Tuesday evening.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Good to go
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Beal (hamstring) will play in Sunday's game against the Thunder Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
Beal returned to action Saturday after missing the previous five games due to a hamstring injury, and he will be able to suit up for the second half of the team's back-to-back set. It would be surprising if Beal weren't on some sort of minute restriction, but he could see increased usage while he is on the floor due to Devin Booker (ankle) being out of the lineup.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Likely available Sunday
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Beal is probable for Sunday's game against the Thunder due to left hamstring injury management, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Beal was ejected during Saturday's loss to Houston but should return to action Sunday. With Devin Booker (ankle) sidelined, Beal will likely take over as the primary point guard, while Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale are also candidates for increased roles.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Ejected in return
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Beal (hamstring) was ejected from Saturday's game against the Rockets after he was involved in an altercation with Jalen Green. He finished with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two turnovers in 20 minutes.
Beal and Green were tangled up, and a shoving match ensued. A suspension seems unlikely, and Beal was likely getting close to his unspecified minutes restriction after recently recovering from a hamstring injury. He had missed the Suns' previous five games with the injury.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Good to go Saturday
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Beal (hamstring) will play in Saturday's game against the Rockets, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports. Head coach Frank Vogel said Beal will be on a minutes "range," according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
This was the expectation, as Beal was upgraded to probable prior to this update. This will be Beal's first game since Feb. 13, so Vogel's words about a minutes restriction aren't surprising at all. His return will be a big relief to Phoenix, as they are missing Eric Gordon (groin).
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Likely to play Saturday
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Beal (hamstring) is probable for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Beal's on track to suit up following a five-game absence, but given he hasn't played since Feb. 13, it's safe to assume he'll have some restrictions to avoid a potential setback. Before suffering the hamstring injury, Beal was playing well, averaging 22.6 points, 6.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 36.4 minutes per game.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Remains out Thursday
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Beal (hamstring) won't play Thursday against the Rockets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Beal will miss his fifth straight game due to the hamstring injury, but since he was able to resume practicing this week, he may have a decent chance at making it back for Saturday's rematch with the Rockets. With Eric Gordon (groin) also out Thursday, Royce O'Neale is likely to see a significant workload on the wing.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Questionable for Thursday
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Beal (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Beal and Eric Gordon (groin) are both questionable, so it's unclear what the Suns' backcourt rotation will look like at this point. If Beal is cleared to suit up, he'll presumably be limited given it would be his first appearance since Feb. 13.
