Why Bradley Beal didn’t hold back on ‘pissed’ reaction to Suns’ 4-game skid

The loss has come consistently for the Phoenix Suns and their stars during their four-game skid. Most notably, Bradley Beal has found no joy in his team’s losing streak. He wasn’t happy after dropping an eight-point dud Saturday in the Suns’ 126-108 loss to the Indiana Pacers. After the game, Beal explained to Duane Rankin of AZCentral.com about team mentality after the loss.

“We’re definitely upset,” Beal said. “We’re not happy about it. It’s a good thing though. You don’t get to be smiling and happy and shit after four defeats.”

For Phoenix, they have had four interesting games. Although they have been better defensively, there have been some inexplicable finishes. For starters, they lost to a Memphis Grizzlies team without Ja Morant and many rotation players. Still, Jaren Jackson Jr. put and Desmond Bane put on a show. Even when Devin Booker returned to the Suns from injury, it didn’t matter.

Also, two of the last four losses came with the Suns’ Big 3 in total. Beal, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker were all on the floor at the same time. Despite the star power, it wasn’t enough to register any wins. However, there has been an uncertainty when they are on the floor.

The lack of games being played together is starting to rear its ugly head. The trio have played 13 games together this season and that chemistry is showing. On Tuesday, Beal was recently sidelined with an injury. No matter what, there is hesitation about who gets the ball at the end of the shot clock. Without point guard Tyus Jones on Saturday, there was still that same hesitation.

The Suns’ 4-game losing skid goes beyond Bradley Beal and company

Again, the Suns’ problems have nothing to do with the guys not coming together. Interestingly, the Big 3 and the rest of the team all get along and like each other. After victories there is a sense of camaraderie. After the loss, however, the team feels a bit disjointed.

Even with two consecutive games under their belt, Phoenix has two losses. Although they have suffered more damage due to illness, the star power is enough to win. However, sometimes things are inexplicable. No one knows that better on the Suns than Booker. The four-time all-star knows how to be in the trenches for consistent losses. He also explained Rankin postgame on Saturday about what the team feels.

“S**t, the mood is low, man,” Booker said. “We just have to keep fighting. It’s a blessing to be in this position myself, but our output is super ugly right now. We continue to build. Hopefully, later in the season, those moments are right here out of the way, past them.”

Much of the same has been said throughout the season. Despite the optimistic outlook, the season is faltering for Phoenix. Fans have called for a change. Even some media personalities and analysts are calling for the Suns to make some kind of change.

Bradley Beal’s feeling holds for Phoenix

Fortunately, the Suns have some inspiration to draw from this season. The Milwaukee Bucks turned their season around after a 2-8 start. Since then, they won the NBA Cup and have emerged as a playoff team. However, their battle occurred at the beginning of the season.

For Phoenix, it was the opposite. The started the season 9-2 and was dominant offensively. While they had their issues defensively, the offense was more than productive. Since Durant’s first calf injury, the Suns jumped off the success train. They went 1-6 in his absence. After his return, they did not maintain the previous success.

Ever since that game against the Brooklyn Nets in late November, the downward spiral began. Even Durant mentioned the Suns’ mental breakdown after that game. These problems have continued into December and the early New Year. Phoenix has reiterated the same concept that they improve every game.

Regardless of the optimism, games continue to fly by. As Booker said, they hope to get rid of those moments before the peak of the season. If a change doesn’t happen soon, it could be a wasted season in the Valley of the Sun for three of the biggest stars in the NBA.