Jalen Green Scores 29 Points in Phoenix Debut
Jalen Green delivered a remarkable performance with 29 points in his first appearance for the Phoenix Suns, leading them to a 115-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.
Game Highlights
- Green missed the Suns' first eight games of the season due to a right hamstring strain.
- He played 23 minutes, shooting 10 of 20 overall and hitting six of thirteen three-pointers.
- Green was acquired from Houston as part of a seven-team trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets during the offseason.
Supporting Performances
Devin Booker added 24 points, and Grayson Allen scored 18 despite battling illness. Royce O’Neale contributed 17 points, with 11 in the third quarter, during which Phoenix outscored Los Angeles 40-23 to build a significant lead. Mark Williams also played a vital role with 13 points and nine rebounds.
Los Angeles Clippers were without James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, suffering a third consecutive defeat.
Upcoming Match
The Suns and Clippers are scheduled to meet again on Saturday night in Inglewood, California.
Author's summary: Jalen Green's debut for the Phoenix Suns was outstanding, scoring 29 points after returning from injury, contributing significantly to their win over the Clippers.
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