The Clippers faced a tough loss on the road against the Suns, playing without James Harden and Kawhi Leonard in the first of two back-to-back matchups. The Suns secured a 116-102 victory, powered by Jalen Green’s impressive debut performance.
The game marked the return to Phoenix for Clippers’ veterans Chris Paul and Bradley Beal. While Paul received warm cheers and ovations from Suns fans, Beal was met with boos each time he handled 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 had a challenging game, scoring only five points with one rebound and one assist. He struggled offensively, shooting 2-of-14 (14.3%) from the field.
After the game, Beal shared his candid thoughts on his performance and his role with the team. He acknowledged the need to find his rhythm and improve moving forward.
"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," said Beal.
Beal’s remarks highlight the early season challenges as the Clippers work to gel without key players and adjust their strategies to aim for victories.
Summary: Bradley Beal openly admitted to struggling in the Clippers’ loss to the Suns, emphasizing ongoing adjustments and resilience despite a tough night and hostile crowd.