11th Straight Loss in Atlanta: Suns Haunted by Hawks Again
The Phoenix Suns fell 122-117 to the Atlanta Hawks, marking their 11th straight loss in Atlanta. Despite strong efforts from Devin Booker (35 points) and Kevin Durant (31 points), the Suns couldn’t overcome Trae Young’s season-high 43 points and Onyeka Okongwu’s 22-point, 21-rebound double-double. Defensive struggles and a crucial late-game run by Atlanta sealed the Suns’ fate, snapping their three-game winning streak.
Phoenix Suns Overcome Atlanta Hawks in 123-115 Victory Behind Beal’s Stellar Bench Performance
Bradley Beal led the way with a game-high 25 points off the bench as the Phoenix Suns overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 123-115. Despite a season marred by inconsistency, the Suns showed flashes of their potential with a balanced offensive attack and key defensive stops in the second half. Can this win mark the turning point in their rocky campaign?