Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal Return to Lead Suns to Victory Over Lakers

Phoenix Suns improve with Durant and Beal back on the court after injuries sidelined them for multiple games.

Kevin Durant returned from a seven-game absence due to a left calf strain, while Bradley Beal also came back after missing five games with a similar injury.
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 127-100, with Durant, Beal, and Devin Booker combining for 72 points.
The Suns had struggled without Durant and Beal, going 1-6 during their absences, but are now 9-1 this season when Durant plays.
Coach Mike Budenholzer highlighted Durant and Beal's professionalism and skill in transitioning back seamlessly, while Booker noted their return creates better scoring opportunities for the team.
Durant, who has been averaging 38.8 minutes per game this season, expressed his desire to maximize his time on the court while adapting to a more cautious approach to his minutes post-injury.