Jalen Green delivered a dramatic finish on Saturday night, knocking down a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer to give the Phoenix Suns a 113-110 double-overtime win over the Orlando Magic. The shot ended a lengthy, hard-fought contest that tested both teams’ stamina and composure, and it capped what had largely been a difficult offensive night for Green until the game’s final moments.
Phoenix and Orlando traded leads throughout regulation, with neither side able to create much separation. The Suns leaned on their half-court execution and perimeter spacing while the Magic countered with disciplined defense and timely scoring in the paint. Both teams had chances to close the game out in the fourth quarter, but late possessions came up empty on each side, sending the matchup into overtime.
The first overtime mirrored much of regulation: deliberate possessions, heavy minutes for the starters, and defensive stops when it mattered most. Orlando applied pressure by attacking off the dribble and working the ball inside, while Phoenix responded with ball movement designed to free up shooters around the arc. Still, neither team managed to land the decisive blow, and the game advanced to a second extra period.
By the time the second overtime began, fatigue was evident, but the intensity remained high. The Magic continued to compete on the glass and challenge shots, keeping the Suns from pulling away. Phoenix, in turn, focused on securing defensive rebounds and limiting Orlando to one shot per trip. The scoreboard remained tight in the final minute as both sides searched for a clear advantage.
On the final possession, with the score tied and the clock winding down, the Suns worked the ball to the right corner, where Green waited in space. Despite his earlier struggles from the field, he set his feet and released a high-arcing 3-pointer as time expired. The shot fell cleanly through the net, immediately ending the contest and sending his teammates onto the floor in celebration.
Green’s buzzer-beater not only secured the win but also underscored the resilience of both he and the Suns in a game that demanded patience and persistence. Orlando’s effort throughout the night kept the outcome in doubt until the final second, but Phoenix’s execution in the closing possession provided the decisive play. The double-overtime finish added an extra layer of drama to a tightly contested matchup, giving fans in Phoenix a memorable conclusion and offering an early-season reminder of how quickly momentum can shift in the NBA.
