Green Shines in Suns Debut with 29 Points
PHOENIX — Jalen Green scored 29 points in his first game for the Phoenix Suns, helping them defeat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 115-102 on Thursday night. Devin Booker contributed 24 points to the victory.
Game Highlights
- Green missed the Suns’ first eight games due to a right hamstring strain.
- He played 23 minutes, shooting 10 of 20 from the field, including 6 of 13 from three-point range.
- Green was acquired from Houston in a seven-team trade that sent Kevin Durant from Phoenix to the Rockets.
- Grayson Allen, despite battling illness, scored 18 points.
- Mark Williams added 13 points and nine rebounds.
- Royce O’Neale contributed 17 points, with 11 scored in the third quarter.
Crucial Third Quarter
In the third quarter, Phoenix outpaced Los Angeles 40-23, gaining a 91-74 lead that sealed their control of the game.
"The Suns dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Clippers 40 to 23 to take command of the game."
Summary
The Suns' strong third quarter and Green’s scoring debut led them to a solid win over an undermanned Clippers squad.
Author’s summary: Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Suns debut, fueling a key third-quarter surge that helped Phoenix beat the Clippers 115-102 despite Los Angeles missing key players.