In Bradley Beal’s much-anticipated debut for the Phoenix Suns, Jusuf Nurkic’s late-game heroics secured a 116-115 overtime victory against the resilient Chicago Bulls.
Grayson Allen and Kevin Durant delivered stellar performances for the Suns, with 26 and 25 points, respectively, solidifying Phoenix’s second consecutive win.
The game’s intensity peaked during the overtime, as DeMar DeRozan’s clutch jumper briefly gave the Bulls a late lead, countered swiftly by Keita Bates-Diop’s critical three-pointer and Nurkic’s decisive layup.
Despite some late-game free-throw drama from Nurkic, the Suns managed to clinch the win, marking a successful start for Beal with the team.
Chicago’s Nikola Vucevic led the charge for the Bulls with an impressive 26-point contribution, closely followed by Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, who both added 22 points to their team’s efforts.
The Bulls’ resilience was notable, as they fought back from an 18-point deficit to tie the game at 57 by halftime, setting the stage for an exhilarating back-and-forth battle.
