Jalen Green Shines in Phoenix Suns Debut
Jalen Green scored 29 points in his first game for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, leading his team to a 115-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers played without key players James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, suffering their third consecutive loss.
Game Highlights
- Green played 23 minutes, shooting 10 of 20 overall and hitting six of 13 three-point attempts.
- He missed the Suns' first eight games this season due to a right hamstring strain.
- Green was acquired from Houston in a major seven-team trade involving Kevin Durant in the offseason.
WHAT A WIN! @match_mortgage | #SunsUp pic.twitter.com/HSG9g5V45q — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 7, 2025
Supporting Performances
- Devin Booker added 24 points.
- Grayson Allen contributed 18 points despite battling illness.
- Royce O’Neale scored 17 points, including 11 in the third quarter when Phoenix outscored Los Angeles 40-23 to take a 91-74 lead.
- Mark Williams also helped with 13 points and nine rebounds.
Upcoming Matchup
The Suns and Clippers will meet again on Saturday night in Inglewood, California.
Author’s Summary: Jalen Green made an immediate impact for the Phoenix Suns with 29 points, helping his team dominate a Clippers squad missing key players and secure a strong win in his season debut.