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 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. The Clippers were missing James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, contributing to their third consecutive loss.
Green's Impactful Performance
After missing the Suns’ first eight games with a right hamstring strain, Green played 23 minutes, shooting 10 of 20 overall and hitting six out of thirteen attempts from beyond the arc. Acquired from Houston in a major seven-team trade involving Kevin Durant, Green proved to be an immediate key contributor for Phoenix.
“WHAT A WIN! @match_mortgage | #SunsUp” — Phoenix Suns (@Suns)
Supporting Players Step Up
- Devin Booker added 24 points to support the offense.
- Grayson Allen, despite battling illness, contributed 18 points.
- Royce O’Neale scored 17 points, with 11 coming in the pivotal third quarter when Phoenix outscored the Clippers 40-23.
- Mark Williams added 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
Upcoming Matchup
The Suns and Clippers will meet again on Saturday night in Inglewood, California.
Author's summary: Jalen Green made a strong debut for the Suns, scoring 29 points and boosting the team to victory despite the Clippers missing key players.