Jalen Green gets 1 silver in the loss to the Spurs
The Phoenix Suns they may not have had the start they wanted to the end of the season, but Jalen Green could be the silver lining in Thursday’s 121-94 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
He scored 26 points in 26 minutes, but the total number of points did not stand out. That was his confidence. After Green has been battling a lingering hamstring injury for most of the season, the All-Star break was the perfect time to get things in order.
He even talked about using the break to get his fitness back to 100%. After the loss, Green said via Duane Rankin of AZCentral where he feels he is.
“I feel good. This is the first time I’ve felt this good — f**k, all season,” Green said after the game.
Jalen Green is 100% capable of doing wonders for the Suns
His availability has been the biggest question all season. In a small sample size, Green offers something that no one else on the Suns can provide.
fatal result, unmatched athleticism, and underrated playability. At just 24 years old, he appears to be scratching the surface of his potential.
Playing alongside Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks certainly helps, but Green has his own unique style of play.
No one on the team can truly attack downhill like they can and pressure the basket. Despite “missing” some of his usual looks, the fact that he’s attacking the paint with confidence is a big positive.
With Booker missed some games on Thursday due to soreness in his right hip, Green might be able to put the team on his back and carry them through a crucial part of the season.
2026-02-20 15:07:00
