The Suns lost all five of those without Beal and Durant, who was also in his second game back after missing seven, also with a left calf strain. He grabbed at his left ankle in the fourth quarter after Nets forward Ben Simmons stepped on it in transition, but Durant said after the game he’s fine.

Group play of the NBA Cup is nearing its end and on Tuesday, Nov. 26, the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.

The Nets are currently OUT of the lottery. They just completed an improbable 18-point comeback against Golden State. And they’re the only East team with 5+ wins against the West. They ain’t that bad,