The Phoenix Suns, in the process of cultivating team chemistry, are set to take on the Sacramento Kings next.
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The Phoenix Suns, in the process of cultivating team chemistry, are set to take on the Sacramento Kings next. While Bradley Beal is finding his groove, the Suns continue to grapple with inconsistency, struggling to synchronize their efforts seamlessly. Beal aims to extend his impressive offensive streak as the Suns prepare to host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
Beal has been on a scoring spree in the last two games, averaging 30 points and showcasing remarkable accuracy by sinking 12 of 16 3-point attempts. Over this period, he has an impressive overall shooting percentage of 67.6%, going 23 of 34 from the field. Notably, the Phoenix Suns emerged victorious in both contests.
During Thursday’s dominant 127-109 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, Beal set season highs with 37 points and eight successful 3-pointers. He carried this momentum into Sunday’s road triumph over the Portland Trail Blazers, contributing 23 points and adding four more three-pointers to his impressive recent performances.
For the Suns, Lee will not be playing the game due to a knee injury. As for the Kings, Murray will be sitting this one out due to a hip injury. Besides, Ford (ankle injury) and Huerter (ankle injury) could also miss out on the game.
Before their back-to-back wins, the Suns faced a challenging stretch, losing 11 out of 19 games. Devin Booker played a pivotal role in their recent success, leading the Suns with an impressive 34-point performance against Portland. It’s worth noting that Sacramento has had the upper hand in recent matchups, securing victories in four consecutive meetings, including two wins in the current season. In the Kings’ 114-106 road triumph over the Suns on December 8, De’Aaron Fox took charge with a 34-point effort, a game where both Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant were sidelined due to injuries.
Tuesday’s matchup marks the conclusion of the Kings’ five-game road journey. Sacramento started the trip strong, clinching victories in the initial two games. However, the momentum shifted with a 112-93 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, followed by a heart-wrenching 143-142 overtime defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.
The Kings faced a tough setback on Sunday, as Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks sealed the game with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Despite the loss, De’Aaron Fox delivered an impressive performance, scoring 32 points for Sacramento. Additionally, Domantas Sabonis notched his 10th triple-double of the season, contributing 21 points, 15 assists, and 13 rebounds to the Kings’ effort.
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