Jalen Green Shines with 24 Points in Suns’ Saturday Victory
Jalen Green led the Phoenix Suns with 24 points in Saturday’s tight loss at Milwaukee. The team fell short by three points, according to the game report.
David Leisering, Filmogaz.com Suns correspondent, filed the update Sunday, March 22 at 2:21 p.m. EDT. The box score highlighted Green’s scoring as a bright spot for Phoenix.
Performance details
Green finished 9-of-17 from the field. He hit three of six attempts from long range.
At the free-throw line, he went 3-of-7. He also grabbed three rebounds and dished two assists.
Stat line (selected)
- Points: 24
- Field goals: 9-17
- 3-pointers: 3-6
- Free throws: 3-7
- Rebounds: 3
- Assists: 2
Context and impact
The missed free throws stood out. Green entered the game as a 77.2% shooter from the stripe this season.
The late misses mattered in a game decided by three points. That margin underscored how small details affected the Suns’ result.
Fantasy and recent form
Sunday’s outing marked Green’s 10th 20-point game this season. It was his eighth such performance across 11 March contests.
He is averaging 22.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in March. Those numbers show a strong scoring month for the guard.
