Phoenix Suns 115-102 Los Angeles Clippers: Game Recap
On November 7, 2025, the Phoenix Suns defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 115-102 in an NBA game broadcasted on ESPN (PH).
Key Performances
- Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Suns debut after missing the first eight games due to a right hamstring strain. He played 23 minutes, shooting 10 of 20 overall and 6 of 13 from three-point range.
- Devin Booker contributed 24 points for Phoenix.
- Grayson Allen, despite playing through an illness, added 18 points.
- Mark Williams recorded 13 points and nine rebounds.
- Royce O’Neale scored 17 points, with 11 coming in a strong third quarter when the Suns outscored the Clippers 40-23 to take a 91-74 lead.
Clippers' Challenges
The Clippers lost their third consecutive game, missing two key players:
- James Harden sat out for personal reasons.
- Kawhi Leonard was sidelined with a right ankle sprain.
Top contributors included Ivica Zubac with 23 points and 11 rebounds, Cam Christie scoring 17 off the bench, John Collins with 13 points, and Bogdan Bogdanovic adding 12 points.
Bradley Beal’s Return to Phoenix
"Bradley Beal, in his return to Phoenix, had a miserable night for Los Angeles. The veteran guard was 2 for 14 from the field and finished with five points."
Beal, who played two seasons in Phoenix but was often sidelined by injuries, faced boos during introductions and every time he touched the ball.
Trade Background
Jalen Green was acquired from Houston in a seven-team offseason trade that involved sending Kevin Durant from Phoenix to the Rockets.
"In the third quarter, Phoenix outscored Los Angeles 40-23 to take a 91-74 lead."
The Suns' strong third quarter helped secure their victory over the undermanned Clippers.
Author’s summary: Jalen Green’s impressive debut and a dominant third quarter propelled the Suns to a 115-102 win over an injury-plagued Clippers team missing Harden and Leonard.