Phoenix Suns fans are eagerly waiting to witness the highly anticipated debut of their Big 3. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal are yet to step on the court at the same time this season. They teased a debut in the last game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Bradley Beal was ruled out of the game in the last minute.
Kevin Durant and Co. will face the Utah Jazz tonight in an in-season tournament game. And head coach Frank Vogel revealed the line-up for tonight?s game while turning into the Hornets head coach in a hilarious response.
Frank Vogel?s hilarious line-up update for tonight?s game
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Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel addressed the media before kicking off tonight?s game against the Utah Jazz. He revealed Bradley Beal will sit out as he is still recovering from his back injury. The Suns will go with the same line-up as the last game because that proved to be extremely productive for them. Kevin Durant and Co. beat the Timberwolves in the last game on Devin Booker?s return from injury. Tonight?s game against the Jazz will also be counted as an in-season tournament game.
Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel said they discussed taking considerable time to address Bradley Beal’s back when he 1st started having issues.
Re-evaluated in three weeks.
“Playing in the games was slowing down his progress for really trying to put this thing behind him.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/p1hOpyFo0t
? Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) November 18, 2023
Wearing the new in-season tournament gear that had the color scheme of the Charlotte Hornets, Vogel had a hilarious response during the update, ?Actually I am starting LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward. Sorry, I thought I was coaching the Hornets.? Vogel pointed at his jacket for the confusing color scheme.
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Phoenix Suns will be scary when fully healthy
Devin Booker has played in only 3 games this season. But his performance in those three games has been incredible. Upon his return, Booker scored 31 points in the win against the Timberwolves and played like he never left. He led the Suns to a dominant victory over Anthony Edwards and Co. Kevin Durant is also putting up MVP numbers this season and has been the only superstar for the Suns that has been consistently available. The Slim Reaper is averaging 30.1 points and 7 rebounds this season.
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Phoenix will be a scary team when Bradley Beal returns to the line-up. The Suns have one of the most lethal offensive trios in the league, and once they get on the court together and build their chemistry, it will be nearly impossible to stop them. Kevin Durant and Co. are currently 9th in the Western Conference standings with a 5-6 record. The NBA world is waiting to see what a fully healthy Phoenix squad is capable of achieving this season.
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