Bright Side Baller: It was a team win for the Suns in Utah

But someone’s gotta take home the Bright Side Baller designation!

It was a trip to Utah for the Phoenix Suns last night, and they walked out of the Delta Center with a win in their pocket, 120-112. After going up 33-21 at the end of one, the game was never really in doubt. A balanced attack by Phoenix coupled with energy and effort on both ends kept the Jazz at bay, although it seemed that Phoenix could never fully put them away.

Numerous players delivered quality performances, making this a potentially difficult vote for the Bright Side Baller. Do you favor the point totals, or do the subtle contributions earn your vote?

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As for the Bright Side Baller standings, here is where we are at thus far this season:

• Kevin Durant: 1
• Jusuf Nurkic: 1
• Bradley Beal: 1

Bradley Beal earned the Bright Side Baller for his efforts against the Kings, gutting out a performance and beating out Tyus Jones by 9% of the vote. Can he make it two in a row? Let’s look at the nominees from last night’s game:

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Bradley Beal

24 points (8-of-15, 4-of-7 3PT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, +8 +/-

Devin Booker

31 points (11-of-20, 5-of-9 3PT), 4 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals, 0 turnovers +2 +/-

Mason Plumlee

15 points (6-of-9, giggity), 14 rebounds 2 assists, 1 block, 0 turnovers 0 +/-

Oso Ighodaro

6 points (3-of-5), 12 rebounds (4 offensive rebounds), 2 blocks, 1 turnover, +8 +/-

Grayson Allen

15 points (5-of-10, 4-of-9 3PT), 1 rebound, 1 turnover, +12 +/-

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You’ve seen the list of nominees. You’ve thought about your reasons why. The time has come to cast your ballot and defend your position in the chart below!