Jalen Green's exceptional debut leads Suns to win over Clippers

Jalen Green's Exceptional Debut Leads Suns to Victory Over Clippers

Jalen Green made a strong impression during his first game with the Phoenix Suns, scoring 29 points in a 115-102 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. His performance stood out as the highest scoring by any Suns player other than Devin Booker this season, immediately highlighting his value to the team.

Green showed remarkable composure and efficiency throughout the game. Despite a reputation for being a bit unpredictable, he navigated the court smoothly, relying on his natural talent to take control.

“Takes a lot of pressure off anybody,” Booker said of Green. “With the opportunity and space he can pretty much do anything.”

The impact of Green's play was clear, as he posted a game-high plus-30 rating in just 23 minutes on the court. His stat line included 29 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals, shooting 10-for-20 from the field and 6-of-13 on three-pointers.

“For a player with a bit of a wild side reputation, he was seeing everything on the floor just fine and letting his incredible gifts take over from there.”

Interestingly, Green mentioned he couldn't sleep before the game, breaking his usual pregame routine after missing the first eight games of the season. This debut promises big things for his future with the Suns.

Author's summary: Jalen Green delivered an impressive and efficient debut for the Suns, demonstrating his high impact and potential as a key player right from the start.

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Arizona Sports Arizona Sports — 2025-11-07

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