In his first game for the Phoenix Suns, 23-year-old Jalen Green made history by hitting six three-pointers, setting a new franchise record for a Suns debut. Green, traded to the Suns in a major seven-team deal involving Kevin Durant, eased the offensive load on Devin Booker.
Green led Phoenix with 29 points, three assists, three rebounds, and two steals in just 23 minutes, shooting 50% from the field and making 6 of 13 from beyond the arc.
Jalen Green has broken the franchise record for most made threes in a Suns debut with 6 ☄️
The Suns leveled their season series against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 115-102 victory at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday night.
Devin Booker contributed 24 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, maintaining his strong form. Alongside them, four other Suns players scored in double digits:
The teamwork and balanced scoring helped the Suns secure a convincing 13-point win over the Clippers, who had previously dominated the Suns at home earlier this season.
Jalen Green’s record-breaking debut and a well-rounded team effort propelled the Suns to a strong 115-102 victory over the Clippers, evening their season series.