Suns move Bradley Beal back into starting lineup, he scores 25 in win against Bulls
Phoenix is still struggling, so Saturday Coach Bud moved Beal back into the starting lineup and the result was him dropping 25 points — with the Suns’ big three of Beal, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combining to score 81 — in a win over the Chicago Bulls, 121-117, snapping a two-game Phoenix losing streak.
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal returns to starting lineup, replacing Tyus Jones
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer benched Beal back on Jan. 6 at Philadelphia and replaced him with rookie Ryan Dunn. Beal hadn't come off the bench since his fourth NBA season in 2015-16, but is now back in the starting lineup along with Devin Booker, Royce O'Neale, Kevin Durant and Nick Richards.
Suns put Bradley Beal back in the starting lineup amid skid, send Tyus Jones to bench
Bradley Beal is back in the Phoenix Suns' starting lineup. The Suns, who had lost seven of eight games entering Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls, started Beal in place of Tyus Jones at the United Center.
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Suns-Bulls live updates: Bradley Beal starting again, Tyus Jones to the bench
This is the first Suns-Bulls matchup this season. They will meet again March 19 in Phoenix. Phoenix continues its road trip Sunday at Toronto for a 4 p.m. game Sunday before concluding it Tuesday at Memphis.
Tyus Jones moved to Suns bench, replaced by Bradley Beal
In the midst of a four-game losing streak, Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer decided a change was needed ahead of their Saturday matchup against the Chicago Bulls and move point guard Tyus Jones to the bench and inserted Bradley Beal into the starting lineup.
Bradley Beal returns to Suns' starting five
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