Suns-Magic pulls ‘indescribable’ move from Simmons after Green’s game-winner

The Phoenix Suns secured a chaotic 113-110 double overtime victory against Orlando Magic in an NBA game this week, thanks to a Jalen Green performance that was both frustrating and heroic. With key contributors like Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks, Green was forced to take a lot of shots, finishing the night with an ineffective 6-of-26 shooting.

Despite his struggles, he remained aggressive, attacking the paint and creating opportunities until the very end. With the score tied at 110, Green caught a pass from Royce O’Neill and made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to clinch the win. After the game, Green joked about his mindset during that final play, saying, “At that point, it’s double OT; we just want to go home.”

The bizarre nature of the game attracted attention a well-known NBA analyst Bill Simmons. He commented on X that “Suns-Magic was underwhelming. Like the NBA Rockfight Finals. Jaylen Green couldn’t have been worse (6-26 FG!!!!) and then of course he makes a buzzer beater in double OT to win. Interesting odd game.” Simmons’ “indescribable” description perfectly captured the duality of Green’s night, with a game marked by offensive struggles, culminating in the most important shot of the night when he found the net.

The clutch moment marks a significant turning point in Green’s season, which was heavily impacted by a hamstring injury that sidelined him for 41 of the team’s first 43 games. Since returning in late January, the Suns have viewed him as a midseason spark, similar to an acquisition at the trade deadline.

While his rhythm was inconsistent, head coach Jordan Ott defended his star’s performancecalling him an “amazing shot maker” and emphasizing how challenging it can be to hit a game-winner after struggling for four quarters. With the win, which ended a two-game losing streak, Phoenix is ​​counting on Green’s ability to provide goals at a high level as they fight for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.