Clippers Lose to Suns Amid Key Player Absences
The Clippers suffered a 102-116 defeat on the road against the Phoenix Suns without James Harden and Kawhi Leonard in their first of two consecutive matchups. The Suns were energized by Jalen Green’s impressive debut performance.
Return to Phoenix for Paul and Beal
Two prominent Clippers players, Chris Paul and Bradley Beal, returned to Phoenix for the game. While Paul received warm cheers from Suns fans, Beal faced continuous boos from the crowd every time he touched the ball.
Phoenix Suns fans are booing Bradley Beal every time he touches the ball he left a bad taste in our mouth I guess @Suns
— Ignatius L. Jackson, CPA (@ignatiuscpa) November 7, 2025
Beal’s Struggle and Honest Reflection
Beal endured a tough night, finishing with just five points, one rebound, and one assist. His shooting was particularly poor, converting only 2 of 14 attempts (14.3%).
After the game, Beal shared his candid thoughts on his performance and how he intends to improve, also addressing the boos from Suns fans:
“I haven’t found my rhythm on the team, my way on the team. This is all just like building blocks and stepping stones for me. Obviously, going into the season, so we still need to execute and hit shots and get wins at the end of the day.”
Summary
Beal acknowledges his current struggles and views the experience as part of his growth, emphasizing the need to improve and contribute to team success.
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