Green, the team’s former No. 2 pick, dealt with two right hamstring injuries this season and appeared in only 32 games. He averaged 17.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, showing flashes of his potential when healthy.
Injury status for the Play-In game listed Green as available per the Suns’ official report, a difference from the prior two games where he was sidelined. Grayson Allen is the only Suns player listed as questionable, dealing with left hamstring soreness and potentially affecting final lineup decisions.
The Suns enter the matchup with Portland needing a win to secure the seventh seed and a subsequent first-round series against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, should they advance. Phoenix has won the season series against Portland 2-1, although the Trail Blazers have gained momentum late in the season.
Portland brings a balanced attack led by Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard, with Deni Avdija among the Blazers’ notable contributors. The game is scheduled for late Tuesday night at the PHX Arena and will be broadcast exclusively on Prime Video.
Overall, Green’s availability could be a deciding factor in a must-win game for Phoenix, who are hoping to capitalize on home-court advantage and advance to the postseason.
