Bradley Beal made a significant impact coming off the bench for the Phoenix Suns, scoring 25 points in a 109-99 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers. This marked Beal's first reserve role in nine years, and he notably contributed 20 points in the second half, helping the Suns recover from an early 12-point deficit. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Phoenix.

Beal's transition to the bench has fueled trade speculation, but he remains firm that he has not been informed of any such moves by the organization. He expressed that any trade discussions would require his consent due to a no-trade clause in his contract, stating, "If so, I need to be addressed because I hold the cards." His performance led the Suns' bench to outscore the 76ers' reserves dramatically.