Suns’ Jalen Green back to old self after hot first half vs. Nuggets
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PHOENIX – Tuesday vs. the Denver Nuggets was Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green 25th game of the season, and he looked to be at his best. After a rough first quarter, Green went off for 12 points in the second quarter to keep his team locked up three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Head coach Jordan Ott gave his combo guard a break near the end of the first half, which turned out to be a mistake. Phoenix was outscored by eight points in Green’s absence, entering halftime down 67-57 at home.
Green finished the half with 14 points on four-of-eight shooting, with four rebounds and three assists. The once passive Green has fully accepted his role in Phoenix and found his groove and confidence in Ott’s offense. After a rough first four months of the season, the young guard has returned turn his game around in the month of March for the Suns.
Mar 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) goes in for a layup against Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) during the third quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images
Green’s first 12 games vs. last 12:
- First 12:
- Last 12:
Mar 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates after making a three point shot against the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images
The biggest improvement from Green has been efficiency. In March, the 24-year-old has five games of shooting above 50% and an efficiency field goal percentage north of that number eight times. He looks to adding to that tally Tuesday night, with an electric outing vs. Denver.
The former second overall pick struggled with injuries in the first half of the year, something that has never plagued him in his professional career. It clearly was having a negative effect on Green on the court, but he looks to have got past the mental aspect playing free once again.
If Green can keep this level of production for the Suns, he elevates the franchise’s ceiling tenfold ahead of next month’s Play-In and Playoffs.
