Suns Coach Jordan Ott Explains Strategic Bench Decision for Jalen Green in Crucial Magic Loss

Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott clarified that Jalen Green’s absence during the entire fourth quarter of their 115-111 loss to the Orlando Magic was a strategic, not injury-related, decision. Ott opted for a smaller, more defensively versatile lineup to close out the game, with Green’s 3-10 shooting performance likely influencing the choice.

The Suns are now precariously positioned in the playoff race, with a significant deficit for a direct playoff spot and needing to fend off the Los Angeles Clippers to maintain their play-in tournament seeding.