Nets vs Suns: Will Bradley Beal Play Tonight vs Brooklyn, as Kevin Durant Returns After Bitter Split

Tonight, the Phoenix Suns will take on the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, marking the second encounter in their season series. The Nets emerged victorious in the initial matchup. This game is among the scheduled events in the NBA’s 10-game lineup.

With a current standing of sixth place in the Western Conference at 27-20, the Suns recently halted a two-game losing streak by securing a road victory against the Miami Heat with a score of 118-105 on Monday. Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker from the Suns contributed a total of 61 points, showcasing a notable +24 net rating. This begs the question of if the trio are available to face the Nets.

As of now, neither Bradley Beal nor KD have appeared on the injury report. With this, it can be assumed that all three will assume their usual positions in the starting line-up. D-Book, Beal, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic, and Greyson Allan will start for Phoenix Suns. On the other hand, the Nets’ starting lineup features Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and Nic Claxton.

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This match-up will be a homecoming of sorts for Kevin Durant, who played three seasons with the Nets. It was recently announced that fans plan on playing a tribute video for him. However, Durant felt like he did not deserve it. It is safe to say that his stay with Brooklyn was less than ideal, ridden with injuries and overall bad performances. With him playing at Barclays, it will be interesting to see how things unfold.

With a record of 19-27, the Nets have been putting up a determined effort in their recent games. The Suns may be in a better spot and with their healthy ‘Big3’ they go into the game as favorites. And history is on their side.

Nets vs. Suns: A closer look

Over the past three seasons, the two teams have tipped off a total of six times. The Phoenix Suns have an advantage here as they have won four of those games. With the addition of Beal to the team, the Suns are stronger than ever when facing the Nets. The Suns have also displayed strong performance in their recent stretch, securing victories in eight out of their last ten games, and maintaining a solid road record of 13-9. Over their last 18 games, they boast an impressive 13-5 record, showcasing a robust offensive rating of 122.1, along with a +5.8 net rating and a 116.2 defensive rating.

As the Slim Reaper and Co head into their upcoming road game to face his former team, the Suns are definitely favored to win. Although a fact to be considered is that they going to the Nets home base where this season is 12-12 is there is half a chance that they might pull a miracle! Who do you think will win?

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