The Clippers fell 102-116 on the road to the Suns in the first of two consecutive matchups. Key players James Harden and Kawhi Leonard were unavailable for the game.
The Suns were energized by Jalen Green’s impressive performance in his debut.
Chris Paul and Bradley Beal returned to Phoenix for this game. While Paul received cheers and ovations, Beal was met with boos from Suns fans every time he touched the ball.
"Phoenix Suns fans are booing Bradley Beal every time he touches the ball he left a bad taste in our mouth I guess @Suns" — Ignatius L. Jackson, CPA
After the game, Beal shared candid thoughts on his struggles and the path forward:
"I haven’t found my rhythm on the team, my way on the team. This is all just like building blocks and stepping stones for me. Obviously, going into the season so we still need to execute and hit shots and get wins at the end of the day."
Despite the boos and a tough outing, Beal remains focused on improving and contributing to team success.
Author’s summary: Bradley Beal faced boos and struggled badly against the Suns in his Phoenix return but remains determined to find his role and help the Clippers win.