Jalen Green's Buzzer-Beater Saves Suns in Thriller

Phoenix Suns stun Orlando Magic on Jalen Green's last-second 3-pointer in double overtime

Feb. 22, 2026 at 3:07pm

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Jalen Green's buzzer-beating 3-pointer in double overtime lifted the Phoenix Suns to a thrilling 113-110 victory over the Orlando Magic, saving the Suns from an emotional loss after injuries to key players Dillon Brooks and Jordan Goodwin.

Why it matters

The win was crucial for the Suns, who are dealing with injuries to several key players including Devin Booker. Green's heroics provided a much-needed emotional lift and kept the Suns in the playoff hunt in the competitive Western Conference.

The details

Down 110-107 with 33.9 seconds left in the second overtime, Green drove through the Magic defense for a clutch layup to tie the game. Then with 1.1 seconds remaining, Green received the inbounds pass and hit a corner 3-pointer at the buzzer to win the game. Green had struggled mightily throughout, missing 20 shots and going just 1-of-10 from 3-point range, before delivering the game-winner.

  • The game was played on February 21, 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
  • Dillon Brooks suffered a broken left hand in the first quarter of the game.
  • Jordan Goodwin suffered a calf injury late in regulation and did not return.

The players

Jalen Green

A 24-year-old guard for the Phoenix Suns who hit the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer to defeat the Orlando Magic.

Dillon Brooks

A Suns player who suffered a broken left hand in the first quarter of the game.

Jordan Goodwin

A Suns player who suffered a calf injury late in regulation and did not return.

Devin Booker

The Suns' star player who missed the game due to a right hip strain.

Jordan Ott

The head coach of the Phoenix Suns.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Suns will continue their four-game homestand, facing the Boston Celtics on February 24 and the Los Angeles Lakers on February 26. Booker is expected to miss the entire homestand, while Brooks and Goodwin's status remains uncertain.

The takeaway

Jalen Green's game-winning 3-pointer provided a much-needed emotional lift for the Suns, who are dealing with a rash of injuries to key players. The win keeps Phoenix in the playoff hunt in the competitive Western Conference, but the team will need contributions from role players like Grayson Allen and Collin Gillespie to weather the storm until their injured stars return.