Ivica Zubac Double-Double Not Enough for Clippers, Great Debut by Jalen Green
The Suns, driven by Jalen Green’s standout debut, defeated the Clippers despite Ivica Zubac’s strong performance. The first half of the game was closely contested, and with a powerful second quarter, the Clippers took a narrow +3 lead at halftime, thanks largely to Zubac’s 16 points in the opening half.
However, the Clippers faltered in the third quarter, losing it 23–40 and giving up a double-digit lead they couldn’t recover from. The Suns maintained control until the end, taking a decisive 115–102 victory.
Jalen Green’s Impactful Debut
After being traded from the Rockets over the summer alongside Dillon Brooks in exchange for Kevin Durant, Jalen Green made an immediate impact for the Suns.
In just 23 minutes, Green scored 29 points and led Phoenix to victory.
Devin Booker contributed 24 points, and Grayson Allen added 18 to round out the Suns’ balanced offensive display.
Clippers’ Effort Led by Zubac
Ivica Zubac delivered a strong individual performance for the Clippers with 23 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Suns’ momentum in the second half.
Team Records
- Suns: 4–5 record
- Clippers: 3–5 record
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Author’s Summary
Jalen Green’s explosive debut powered the Suns past the Clippers, overshadowing Ivica Zubac’s double-double in a game that turned decisively after halftime.