The Phoenix Suns stars, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, plan to return to action this Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Cup match, as sources informed ESPN. Durant has been out since November 8 due to a left calf strain, a similar injury he faced before leading the United States basketball team to the Olympic gold medal in Paris. On the other hand, Beal suffered a calf injury on November 12 against the Utah Jazz.
Both players completed consecutive days of full training in preparation for Tuesday's game. Durant, in his 18th season, started the campaign at an MVP level, averaging 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and shooting 53.3% from the field, including 42.9% from the three-point line. His performance was crucial for the Suns to start with a record of 8-1 before his injury. However, the team has struggled in his absence, accumulating a 1-6 record without the two-time NBA Finals MVP.
Availability, key factor
Beal, on the other hand, emphasized the importance of health for the team's success. "Availability is our best ability," he stated. He also stressed the need to demonstrate on the court what they can achieve as a team, recapturing the level shown at the beginning of the season. In his second season with the Suns, Beal, a three-time All-Star, is averaging 17.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.
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