Key Takeaways:
- Jalen Green contributed 29 points in his first appearance for Phoenix on Thursday night
- Los Angeles Clippers were without James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, suffering a third consecutive defeat
- Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers will face each other again on Saturday night in Inglewood, California
Green’s Phoenix Debut Lights Up Home Crowd
Jalen Green marked his first game for the Phoenix Suns with a standout 29-point effort, helping his new side secure a 115-102 victory over a depleted Los Angeles Clippers squad on Thursday night. Having missed the Suns’ opening eight games of the season due to a right hamstring strain, Green spent 23 minutes on court, shooting 10 from 20 overall and making six of his thirteen attempts from beyond the arc.
The guard, acquired from Houston as part of the sizeable seven-team trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets in the offseason, proved to be an immediate asset for the Suns.
WHAT A WIN!@match_mortgage | #SunsUp pic.twitter.com/HSG9g5V45q
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 7, 2025
Supporting Cast Steps Up for Phoenix
Devin Booker provided solid support with 24 points, while Grayson Allen battled through illness to add 18. Royce O’Neale contributed 17 points, including 11 during the third quarter, which saw Phoenix outscore Los Angeles 40-23 to establish a 91-74 advantage. Mark Williams also played a significant role with 13 points and nine rebounds.
| Phoenix Suns Top Scorers | Points | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 29 | Debut; 10/20 FG, 6/13 3PT |
| Devin Booker | 24 | — |
| Grayson Allen | 18 | Played through illness |
| Royce O’Neale | 17 | 11 points in third quarter |
| Mark Williams | 13 | 9 rebounds |
Clippers Struggle Without Key Players
The Los Angeles Clippers endured their third loss in succession, hindered by the absence of James Harden, who missed the match due to personal reasons, and Kawhi Leonard, sidelined with a right ankle sprain. Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 23 points and 11 rebounds, whilst Cam Christie added 17 from the bench. John Collins chipped in with 13 and Bogdan Bogdanovic finished with 12.
Bradley Beal, playing in Phoenix for the first time since his two-season stint with the Suns, endured a difficult evening for Los Angeles. The veteran shot 2 from 14 and concluded the night with five points, receiving considerable boos from the Phoenix crowd both during his introduction and each time he touched the ball.
| Clippers Top Performers | Points | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | 23 | 11 |
| Cam Christie | 17 | 2 |
| John Collins | 13 | 4 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | 12 | 4 |
Looking Ahead
The Suns maintained their momentum when Grayson Allen hit a three-pointer with 7:53 left to play, extending Phoenix’s lead to 104-79, marking their largest advantage of the contest. The two sides are scheduled to meet again on Saturday night in Inglewood, California.
