Jalen Green Shines in Phoenix Suns Debut
Jalen Green delivered an impressive 29-point performance in his first game for the Phoenix Suns, leading the team to a 115-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Green, sidelined for the opening eight games with a right hamstring strain, played 23 minutes, shooting 10 of 20 overall and making six of 13 three-point attempts.
Clippers Face Challenges Without Star Players
The Clippers, missing key players James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, suffered their third consecutive loss. Despite the effort, they were outmatched by the Suns, especially during the third quarter.
Strong Support from Phoenix Teammates
- Devin Booker scored 24 points, providing steady support.
- Grayson Allen contributed 18 points while playing through illness.
- Royce O’Neale added 17 points, including 11 in the pivotal third quarter where the Suns outscored the Clippers 40-23.
- Mark Williams added 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
"WHAT A WIN! @match_mortgage | #SunsUp" — Phoenix Suns (@Suns), November 7, 2025
Upcoming Matchup
Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers will meet again on Saturday night in Inglewood, California.
Summary
Jalen Green’s strong debut performance significantly boosted the Suns, helping them overcome a weakened Clippers squad and set the stage for their next matchup.