Jalen Green's Debut Leads Suns to Victory Over Clippers
Jalen Green made a strong impression in his first game with the Phoenix Suns, scoring 29 points in a 115-102 win against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 7, 2025. His performance quickly demonstrated his value to the team as the highest-scoring Sun aside from Devin Booker this season.
Green displayed composure and efficiency throughout the game, maintaining a smooth flow on the court. Despite a reputation for being somewhat wild, he clearly understood the game and let his extraordinary skills shine.
“Takes a lot of pressure off anybody,” Booker said of Green. “With the opportunity and space he can pretty much do anything.”
The game highlighted Green’s impact on winning, as reflected by his game-high plus-30 rating. In just 23 minutes, he made 10 of 20 field goals and 6 of 13 three-pointers.
29 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals (10/20 FG, 6/13 3P), +30 in 23 minutes played.
Booker, who hadn’t missed a game in over two years, admitted he couldn’t sleep for his usual pregame nap after sitting out the Suns’ first eight games this season.
Summary: Jalen Green's efficient and confident debut demonstrated his immediate value to the Suns, significantly easing pressure on teammates and contributing to a strong team victory.
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