Phoenix Suns Rely on Jalen Green for Late Surge

0:00On this March 2nd, here's what's making headlines for the NBA. The Phoenix Suns are counting on Jalen Green to help fuel their late season surge. The scoring guard struggled through February, putting up just 13.9 points per game on 33.1% field goal. Shooting and a ref 20% from beyond the arc. Coach Jordan Ott remains patient with Green, who is still shaking off a hamstring injury. Ott points to conditioning as the main culprit, noting the young athlete tires quicker now, 50 games into the year after ramping up slowly. Getting Green consistent minutes has been key, especially after a helpful 4-day break. The team took normal soreness and stride, and everyone is eager for Devin Booker's return to ease the load and boost the back or chemistry they glimpsed earlier. Green joined the Suns in a tray from Houston, where he topped the team in scoring last season. Without Booker and Dylan Brooks due to injuries, his spotlight moments have fallen flat so far. Being at 34 wins and 26 losses, the Suns hold the seventh spot in the West, just two games

1:02behind sixth and the Lakers. With 22 regular season games left, hopes run high for Green to find his rhythm alongside Booker, starting with Tuesday's road game against the Sacramento Kings. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately, no earbuds required.