Phoenix Suns All-Star Bradley Beal was sidelined resulting from an ankle sprain on Friday’s recreation, marking one other setback in a season stricken by accidents. Beal will miss Sunday’s recreation towards the Washington Wizards, with whom he spent the primary 11 seasons of his NBA profession.
The Suns haven’t up to date Beal’s standing. Nonetheless, current experiences disclosed by Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic recommend that he might be out for a number of weeks resulting from a excessive ankle sprain. The Suns are anticipated to launch an replace on Monday.
Beal sprained his ankle on Friday’s recreation towards the New York Knicks. He hit a 3-point shot within the first quarter after which landed on Donte DiVincenzo’s foot, hurting his ankle within the course of. DiVincenzo was hit with a flagrant 1 foul for not giving Beal ample house to land.
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Beal hit the free throw regardless of the ache. He then headed to the locker room and didn’t return. Postgame, Suns coach Frank Vogel stated that that X-rays had been damaging, suggesting no fractures however confirming a excessive ankle sprain.
Bradley Beal’s season with the Suns to this point
Bradley Beal has had a tough season in Phoenix since arriving. He has solely appeared in six of their 25 video games this season. Whereas his efficiency has been productive, it falls in need of the All-Star stage he showcased in Washington.
Beal was 14.7 factors, 3.3 rebounds and three.2 assists per recreation. He scored a season-high 24 factors in a 122-119 loss to the LA Lakers on Nov. 11.
The timing of his harm is harsh for the Suns as they’re see-sawing in the course of a loaded Western Convention. The Suns have solely had one recreation with all three of their All-Stars within the lineup. It was a 116-112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets final week. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker have every missed time with their very own accidents and soreness points.
Beal missed the primary seven video games of the season with again tightness. He made his Phoenix debut on Nov. 8 in a 116-115 extra time win towards the Chicago Bulls. He scored 13 factors and added 4 rebounds and he logged 4 assists in 23 minutes.
