After a dominant win against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Phoenix Suns felt a surreal sense of confidence. Their three talismans were back on the field together, conducting a surgical attack to break through their rivals. However, tonight they were decimated by the Brooklyn Nets, a team that is quickly rising in the league.

This was Brooklyn’s third win in a row after beating teams like the Kings and Warriors during the week. They had to survive a combined 60 points from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. However, they evaded the fluid offense of Bradley Beal in control. The former Wizards star left the game after stepping on someone’s foot twice, causing discomfort.

According to Duane Rankin, Mike Budenholzer didn’t have an update on his star. Beal had just returned from a left calf strain against the Lakers. The dynamic guard played a decent game against the Nets and scored 17 points in his 27 minutes of play. But without his presence in control, the KD-Book duo had to absorb the defensive pressure all on their own.

Then there was Dennis Schroder, the veteran point guard who dictated the pace of this young Nets team. His streak continued as he scored 29 points and three assists before the end. Tyrese Martin, a guard on a two-way contract, had his highlight game when he scored a team-high 30 points off the bench for Brooklyn. The bench difference was the key catalyst in their victory over a rejuvenated Suns team.