Phoenix Suns Lose Fourth Straight to Pacers

The Phoenix Suns made a significant lineup shift, benching Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić, leading to a crucial 109-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, which ended a four-game losing streak. Beal excelled in his new role, scoring 25 points and igniting a third-quarter rally despite a slow start for the team. However, the Suns' woes resurfaced as they lost their next game to the Indiana Pacers, 126-108, marking their seventh loss in eight games, with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker scoring 25 and 20 points, respectively. The Suns struggled with offensive consistency and shot selection, relying heavily on midrange attempts instead of capitalizing on three-point opportunities. Fans expressed growing frustration over the team's underperformance amid increasing doubts about their playoff prospects. The Suns now sit at 15-18, placing them 12th in the Western Conference.