Jalen Green salvaged a difficult shooting night by sinking a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Orlando Magic 113-110 in double overtime on Saturday. The victory came despite an early injury to Suns guard Dillon Brooks and the continued absence of Devin Booker.
Key Contributions and Game Dynamics
Grayson Allen led the Suns with 27 points in his return from a knee injury, while Collin Gillespie added 19 points. Phoenix had blown an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter before Green took control. After Jevon Carter tied the game with a three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left in the second overtime, Green responded with his second three-pointer of the night to clinch the win at the buzzer.
Throughout the game, Green struggled offensively, connecting on only 6 of 26 shots, but he scored the final six points for the Suns, including a crucial driving left-handed layup with 33.9 seconds remaining to give Phoenix a 110-107 advantage. Dillon Brooks exited early in the game with a left-hand injury and did not return.
Orlando Magic’s Efforts Fall Short Despite Strong Performances
Desmond Bane led Orlando with 34 points before fouling out in overtime, and Paolo Banchero contributed 26 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists. Jevon Carter added 15 points for the Magic, who struggled with their three-point shooting, making 10 of 39 attempts after previously setting a franchise record of 27 threes in a recent victory over Sacramento. Anthony Black scored 10 points, and Wendell Carter Jr. grabbed 11 rebounds as Orlando pushed the Suns to the limit.
Additional Game Highlights and Context
The Suns, playing without Devin Booker due to a hip injury sustained earlier in the week, managed just 29.1% shooting from three-point range. The team also faced adversity with Brooks’ injury, which occurred just minutes into the first quarter. Meanwhile, Orlando finished regulation on a 16-5 run to force overtime after being down by double digits, with Jordan Goodwin scoring 17 points before leaving late with an apparent injury.
Late in the second overtime, the Magic chose not to foul while trailing by three points, but the Suns committed a shot clock violation, giving Orlando one last chance that fell short. The Magic will now continue their four-game road trip in Los Angeles, facing the Clippers and Lakers next.
Suns’ Resilience in Challenging Circumstances
This win snaps Phoenix’s four-loss stretch in five games and demonstrates resilience amid injuries and shooting struggles. Jalen Green’s clutch performance highlights his capacity to impact games even when shooting poorly overall. As the Suns work to regain momentum without key players, this victory could prove pivotal in maintaining their competitive standing.
