Is there a crack in the Big 3’s relationship? Looks like the Phoenix Suns‘ Super Three union can’t quite catch a break. Following hundreds of injury hurdles, the trio now seem to have a mental block. Following the fourth straight loss, Bradley Beal attempted to set the mood for the Valley team’s locker room amid Kevin Durant and Devin Booker’s viral unbothered reaction. Moreover, Beal’s questionable picture from the huddle also irked a lot of doubts.
It has always been a struggle to witness all three of them playing on the court. So far, all of them have managed to stay healthy together for only 14 games. Out of which, in one of the games, the team ruled out Beal mid-game with a hip injury. Amid this frustrating affair, the trio have a fresh issue that is lack of unity.
Following the 108-126 loss against the Pacers last night, a picture of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker laughing together went viral. Notably, the duo, unfazed by the loss, laughed, with two seconds remaining on the clock.
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Moments later, Bradley Beal, who had a poor shooting night, left a stern message from the locker room. When the reporter asked about the team’s mood, he said, “We’re definitely pissed off,” contradicting the viral picture’s mood.
"That's part of the game."
Bradley Beal on getting kneed, falling on left hip.
3-of-12 for 8 points.
After 4th straight loss: "We're definitely pissed off. We're not happy about it. It's a good thing, though. You don't guys smiling and happy and shit after four losses." #Suns pic.twitter.com/OojxFJEsO1
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) January 5, 2025
Moreover, he also added, “We’re not happy about it. It’s a good thing, though. You don’t guys smiling and happy and sh*t after four losses.” On the other hand, compared to the performance put up by KD and D-Book, Beal barely contributed to the team’s total, shooting at a poor 3-12 FG.
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Amid Kevin Durant & D-Book’s viral picture, Suns Coach pointed out the teams major flaw
Apart from KD and Book’s viral picture, there’s another picture of Beal as well. In that picture, the star guard can be seen totally zoned out during a huddle and stood far away from the proceedings. There something definitely wrong with the Suns locker room.
Amid this confusion, coach Mike Budenholzer pointed out a much tangible problem in the Suns fold. It’s the bleeding defensive unit. It’s not the first time when the team blow up game in the second half this season. Last night, it was the same story again. The team finished the first half tying the scores at 56 and in the third quarter; they gave away 40 points.
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Speaking of which Coach Budenholzer said, “We’ve got to be better on that end of the court, give ourselves a chance to get out and play, play faster, play random. That’s when we’re at our best offensively.” With offense machines like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker in place, the team really needs to consider working on their defense before it’s too late.
Moreover, the Pacers aren’t an easy opponent. They have fast-paced game and sometimes they can easily take the game away from their opponents. What do you think of the loss? Let us know in the comments.
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