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 impressive performance. The match remained balanced through the first half, with the Clippers gaining a narrow +3 advantage at halftime after a strong second quarter powered by Zubac, who scored 16 points in 24 minutes.

The third quarter became decisive, as the Clippers were outscored 23–40, allowing Phoenix to build a double-digit lead they held until the final buzzer, sealing a 115–102 victory.

Strong debut for Jalen Green

Jalen Green made his first appearance for the Suns after arriving from the Rockets alongside Dillon Brooks in a trade for Kevin Durant — and immediately made an impact. In just 23 minutes, he put up 29 points and guided his team to a well-deserved win.

Jalen Green – 29 points
Devin Booker – 24 points
Grayson Allen – 18 points

Ivica Zubac stands out despite the loss

Despite the Clippers’ defeat, Ivica Zubac delivered an outstanding effort, finishing with 23 points and 11 rebounds. However, the team’s inconsistency in the second half cost them the game.

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The Suns now hold a 4–5 record, while the Clippers share the same number of losses but have one fewer win.

Author’s summary

Jalen Green’s debut powered the Suns to a vital win over the Clippers, overshadowing Ivica Zubac’s strong double-double performance.

basketballsphere.com — 2025-11-07