Kevin Durant scores 31, leading the Suns past the Mavericks 114-102
Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Jusuf Nurkic added 18 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday nightOCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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BREAKING: Kevin Durant Made NBA History In Mavs-Suns Game On Saturday evening, the Phoenix Suns are hosting the Dallas Mavericks in Arizona. Kevin Durant had 26 points, eight rebounds, two assists a...
OCTOBER 27 • SI.COM
Courtside views of the Phoenix Suns' 2024-25 season home opener vs Dallas Mavericks The Phoenix Suns (1-1) face the Dallas Mavericks (1-0) in the Suns' first home game of the 2024-25 season.
OCTOBER 27 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Ryan Dunn - Starting vs. Dallas Dunn is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Dunn will make the first regular-season start of his NBA career with Bradley Beal (elbow) and Grayson Allen (personal) ruled out. Dunn has averaged 5.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in his first two appearances this season, both coming off the bench.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Grayson Allen - Not playing Saturday Allen (personal) is out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Impact The reasons for Allen's absence are unknown, but he's set to miss a second straight contest. His next chance to play will come against the Lakers on Monday.Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale could receive increased playing time in Allen's absence.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Won't play Saturday Beal (elbow) is out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Impact Beal was previously listed as questionable for this matchup due to right elbow soreness, and the star guard will end up missing the contest in the second half of a back-to-back set. His absence should open up more minutes for Royce O'Neale, Ryan Dunn and even Damion Lee. Beal's next chance to play will come against the Lakers on Monday.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Suns-Mavericks updates: Big 3, Phoenix face Doncic, Dallas in home opener The Phoenix Suns (1-1) make their home debut against the 2024 Western Conference champion and rival Dallas Mavericks (1-0) on Saturday.
OCTOBER 27 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Josh Okogie - Another absence coming Okogie (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks.
Impact Okogie's absence streak will extend to three games to begin the season Saturday while dealing with a hamstring injury. There is no timetable for Okogie's return, but his next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Lakers.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Grayson Allen - Questionable against Dallas Allen (personal) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks.
Impact Allen is in danger of missing his second straight outing Saturday due to personal reasons. With Bradley Beal (elbow) also questionable, Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale could receive increased playing time.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Iffy for Saturday Beal is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks due to right elbow soreness.
Impact Beal appears to have tweaked his elbow in Friday's contest and is now in danger of missing the second night of the back-to-back. With Grayson Allen (personal) also questionable, Damion Lee, Royce O'Neale and Ryan Dunn could receive increased playing time.
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10-25-24 Phoenix Suns Postgame Media Availability | Head Coach Mike Budenholzer
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Bradley Beal - Just misses double-double Beal chipped in 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, nine assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Friday's 123-116 loss to the Lakers.
Impact With Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combining for 53 points on the night, Beal focused on distribution duties and led the Suns in assists. Roles among the trio will shift from game to game -- the 31-year-old wing dropped 24 points but dished only one dime in Phoenix's opener -- but Beal should be productive as long as he can stay healthy. He hasn't played more than 60 games in a season since 2018-19.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker - Pops for 23 against Lakers Booker closed with 23 points (9-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 123-116 loss to the Lakers.
Impact He led the Suns in three-pointers on the night as the team shot 45.9 percent (17-for-37) from beyond the arc. Booker has been locked in from long distance to begin the campaign, draining eight of 15 three-point attempts through the first two games, but that's unlikely to last -- the 27-year-old guard has never shot better than 38.3 percent from three-point range over a full season.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant - Pours in 30 in Friday's loss Durant finished with 30 points (11-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one block in 39 minutes during Friday's 123-116 loss to the Lakers.
Impact The 36-year-old led the Suns in scoring on the night with a strong shooting performance that helped his team get out to a 22-point lead during the second quarter, but the Lakers dominated the second half. Durant has produced at least 25 points in each of the first two contests of the campaign -- not a surprise, considering the future Hall of Famer has averaged better than 25 points a game every season since 2008-09.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers Rookie Gets Priceless Gift From Kevin Durant Kevin Durant is a real one for this.
OCTOBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Suns-Lakers: 5 takeaways as Anthony Davis helps erase 22-point deficit | NBA.com The Lakers look like Anothony Davis' team, JJ Redick appears ready for the job and the Suns' defense remains a work in progress.
OCTOBER 26 • NBA.COM
Anthony Davis, Lakers power past Suns for 2-0 start to season Anthony Davis scored 35 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Austin Reaves added 26 points and eight assists as the Los Angeles Lakers rall...
OCTOBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE
Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116
Anthony Davis scored 35 points, Austin Reaves added 26 and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night for their first 2-0 start since 2010-11OCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sideline views of the Phoenix Suns game at the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena The Phoenix Suns (1-0) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (1-0) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Oct. 25, 2024 for a Pacific division match...
OCTOBER 26 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Bronny James expected to begin splitting time between Lakers, G League team after trip
Bronny James is expected to begin splitting time between the Lakers and the team’s G League affiliate, even though coach JJ Redick said those plans could changeOCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grayson Allen - Out for personal reasons Allen (personal/Achilles) won't play in Friday's game against the Lakers, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.
Impact Allen was initially labeled probable due to right Achilles soreness, but a personal matter will sideline him Friday. It's unclear if he'll be available for the closing half of Phoenix's back-to-back set Saturday against Dallas. Ryan Dunn and Monte Morris should see more action while Allen is out.
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