Jalen Green Leads Suns Past Clippers with 29 Points
Jalen Green made an impressive debut for the Phoenix Suns, scoring 29 points and leading his new team to a 115–102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.
Game Highlights
- Green played 23 minutes, shooting 10 of 20 from the field and converting 6 of 13 three-point attempts.
- He returned after missing the first eight games of the season due to a right hamstring strain.
- This game marked his first appearance since joining the Suns from Houston in the major seven-team offseason trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets.
“WHAT A WIN! @match_mortgage | #SunsUp” — Phoenix Suns (@Suns), November 7, 2025
Supporting Cast
- Devin Booker added 24 points.
- Grayson Allen, despite being ill, contributed 18 points.
- Royce O’Neale scored 17 points, including 11 in the third quarter, when Phoenix outpaced Los Angeles 40–23 to take a 91–74 lead.
- Mark Williams helped with 13 points and nine rebounds.
Clippers’ Struggles
The Clippers, missing both James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, dropped their third straight game. The teams will meet again on Saturday night in Inglewood, California.
Author’s Summary
Jalen Green’s 29-point return electrified Phoenix and fueled a crucial victory over a short-handed Clippers team, highlighting his value in his Suns debut.