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 first impression in his Phoenix Suns debut, scoring 29 points in a 115-102 win against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. His scoring was the highest by a Suns player other than Devin Booker this season, immediately showcasing his value to the team.

Green displayed composure and efficiency throughout the game, flowing seamlessly in his exceptional debut. Despite a reputation for being somewhat unpredictable, he demonstrated excellent court vision, allowing his remarkable talent to shine.

“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 presence was clear as he finished with a game-high plus-30 in just 23 minutes on the floor. His stat line was impressive: 29 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals, shooting 10-for-20 from the field and 6-for-13 from three-point range.

Booker, known for his consistency having not missed a game in over two years, mentioned he couldn’t get his usual pregame nap due to excitement after missing the first eight games of the season.

“He was seeing everything on the floor just fine and letting his incredible gifts take over.”

Green's debut clearly showed his strong potential and immediate positive impact on the Suns' performance.

Author's summary: Jalen Green delivered an impressive debut for the Phoenix Suns, scoring efficiently and making a significant winning impact in only 23 minutes on the court.

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Arizona Sports Arizona Sports — 2025-11-07

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