Jalen Green made an impressive first appearance for the Phoenix Suns, scoring 29 points to help the team secure a 115-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Green missed the Suns’ first eight games this season due to a right hamstring strain but showed his impact immediately, playing 23 minutes and shooting 10 of 20 overall, including six of thirteen from three-point range.
The Clippers played without James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, marking their third straight defeat. The Suns' dominant third quarter, outscoring the Clippers 40-23, established a strong 91-74 lead. Phoenix and Los Angeles are set to face each other again on Saturday night in Inglewood, California.
"WHAT A WIN!@match_mortgage | #SunsUp" — Phoenix Suns (@Suns), November 7, 2025
Green was acquired from Houston during a major seven-team trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets in the offseason and quickly became a key player for Phoenix.
Jalen Green’s strong debut energized the Phoenix Suns, delivering a crucial 29-point performance that helped overcome a depleted Clippers squad and secure a confident win.