Suns 115-102 Clippers: Game Recap
PHOENIX — Jalen Green made a strong debut for the Phoenix Suns, scoring 29 points as the team defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 115-102 on Thursday night.
Green, who returned after missing the first eight games due to a right hamstring injury, played 23 minutes and shot 10-for-20 from the field, including 6-for-13 from beyond the arc. The guard joined Phoenix from Houston in a seven-team trade that also sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets.
Supporting Performances
- Devin Booker contributed 24 points.
- Grayson Allen, playing while ill, added 18 points.
- Royce O’Neale had 17 points, 11 of them in a dominant third quarter where Phoenix outscored Los Angeles 40-23.
- Mark Williams scored 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
Clippers’ Struggles
The Clippers suffered their third consecutive loss, playing without James Harden, who missed the game for personal reasons, and Kawhi Leonard, sidelined by a right ankle sprain.
- Ivica Zubac led Los Angeles with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
- Cam Christie scored 17 off the bench.
- John Collins added 13, while Bogdan Bogdanovic had 12.
Bradley Beal’s Tough Night
Bradley Beal, returning to Phoenix after two injury-plagued seasons with the Suns, struggled badly for the Clippers, going 2-for-14 from the field and finishing with five points.
Beal was booed during introductions and each time he touched the ball throughout the game.
Summary
Jalen Green ignited Phoenix’s offense in his debut, while Los Angeles faltered without two of its stars, leading to the Suns’ convincing 115-102 victory.
Author's Summary: Phoenix’s new guard Jalen Green powered a confident home win over a depleted Clippers squad, signaling a strong start to his Suns career.
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