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Suns-Magic draws ‘indescribable’ take from Bill Simmons after Jalen Green’s bonkers game-winner
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The Phoenix Suns secured a chaotic 113-110 double-overtime victory against the Orlando Magic in the NBA game this Sunday, thanks to a performance from Jalen Green that was both frustrating and heroic . With key contributors like Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks sidelined, Green was forced into a high volume of shots, finishing the night with an inefficient 6-of-26 shooting.
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Despite his struggles, he remained aggressive, attacking the paint and creating opportunities until the very end. When the score was tied at 110, Green caught a pass from Royce O'Neale and sank a fadeaway three-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 caught the attention of notable NBA analyst Bill Simmons . He took to X to comment that "Suns-Magic was indescribable. Like the NBA Rockfight Finals. Jalen Green could not have been worse (6-26 FG!!!!) and then, of course, makes a fall-away buzzer beater in double OT to win it. Rivetingly weird game." Simmons' "indescribable" description perfectly captured the duality of Green's night, with a game marked by offensive struggles, culminating in the most crucial shot of the evening finding the net.
This clutch moment marks a significant milestone in Green's season, which has been largely affected 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 mid-season spark, akin to a trade deadline acquisition.
While his rhythm has been inconsistent, head coach Jordan Ott defended his star's performance , calling him an "incredible shot maker" and emphasizing how challenging it can be to hit a game-winner after struggling for four quarters. With this victory, which snapped a two-game losing streak, Phoenix is counting on Green's ability to provide high-level scoring as they push for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.
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