A night of tough competition for the Phoenix Suns turned even tougher when key players Jusuf Nurkic and Bradley Beal suffered injuries during the game against the San Antonio Spurs. Nurkic, who had contributed 6 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots, exited the game in the 3rd quarter after tweaking his ankle. Meanwhile, Beal jammed his right ring finger in the final minutes of the game. Beal, who has been plagued by various injuries throughout the season, is now listed as ‘questionable’ for the upcoming game against the Denver Nuggets, along with Nurkic.

The Suns’ performance without Nurkic this season has been less than stellar, with the team going 0-4 in the games he has missed. With the team facing a challenging 10-game stretch to close the season, the absence of both Beal and Nurkic could pose a significant challenge for the Suns. The team is set to face the reigning NBA Champions, the Denver Nuggets, and the potential absence of these key players could make the road ahead even more difficult for Phoenix.