The Phoenix Suns pulled out a chaotic 113-110 double-overtime win against the Orlando Magic in this Sunday’s NBA game, thanks to a performance from Jalen Green that was both frustrating and heroic. With key contributors like Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks sidelined, Green was forced to take a higher amount of shots, finishing the night with an inefficient 6-of-26 shooting.
Despite his struggles, he remained aggressive, attacking the paint and creating opportunities until the end. When the score was tied at 110, Green caught a pass from Royce O’Neale and hit a fadeaway three-pointer at the buzzer to seal the victory. After the game, Green mocked his mentality during that final play, saying, “At that point, it’s double OT; we just want to go home.”
The bizarre nature of the game caught the attention of notable NBA analyst Bill Simmons. He went on to comment to Simmons’ description of “indescribable” perfectly captured the duality of Green’s night, in which the game was marked by offensive struggles, culminating in her finding the net on the most important shot of the evening.
The clutch moment marks a significant milestone in Green’s season, which has been largely hampered by a hamstring injury that has kept him out of 41 of the team’s first 43 games. Since returning in late January, the Suns have viewed him as a mid-season spark, akin to a trade deadline acquisition.
While his rhythm has been inconsistent, head coach Jordan Ott defended his star’s performance, calling him an “incredible shot maker” and emphasizing how challenging it can be to hit a game-winner after struggling for four quarters. With the win, which snapped a two-game losing streak, Phoenix is counting on Green’s ability to provide high-level scoring as they push for a playoff position in the Western Conference.
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