In a thrilling matchup at the Mortgage Matchup Center, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115–102, evening their season series. The game marked a historic debut for 23-year-old Jalen Green, who led the Suns with a standout performance.
Jalen Green, recently traded to the Suns in a major seven-team deal for Kevin Durant, delivered a memorable first game. He scored 29 points along with three assists, three rebounds, and two steals in just 23 minutes on the court.
Green shot 50% from the field and connected on six of his 13 attempts from beyond the arc, setting a new franchise record for most three-pointers made in a Suns debut.
“Jalen Green has broken the franchise record for most made threes in a Suns debut with six.”
While Green dominated the scoreboard, Devin Booker was equally impressive, finishing with 24 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Four other Suns players also scored in double figures:
The Suns’ cohesive offense and defensive focus helped them overcome the Clippers’ earlier dominance this season and claim a decisive home win.
Jalen Green’s explosive debut and the Suns’ collective effort powered Phoenix past the Clippers, signaling a strong new chapter for the team.