For even the most offensively-gifted teams, a slight sense of panic might be understandable, if forced to survive a back-and-forth overtime battle with a 27-point scoring All-Star fouled out and on the bench. Searching for a way to overcome such a circumstance on the L.A. Clippers’ new home court, the Phoenix Suns knew just who to rely on. Successfully reminding the Clippers of his status as one of the NBA’s most prolific bucket-getters, Beal, with Phoenix trailing by one, and only three-and-a-half minutes to play, uses a pick-and-roll to expand his options. Sprinting forward with a full head of steam and a pair of Clippers out of position, the three-time All-Star balances into a pinpoint pull-up triple, gifting Phoenix a lead it wouldn’t again surrender. Big time in his down-the-stretch play, Beal ultimately contributed 24 points (on 8-of-12 shooting) — including a game-high seven in OT — alongside three rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block, and four triples on October 23, 2024. · Oct 24, 2024