Jalen Green is set to play for the Phoenix Suns in just his third game of the season Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Green has been sidelined since November due to a right hamstring strain that he first suffered in training camp.

The 23-year-old missed two months after aggravating the injury in early November. He’ll come off the bench in Philadelphia, where the Sixers will rest star center Joel Embiid. Green was acquired from the Houston Rockets in the Kevin Durant trade before the season.

Green’s return adds urgency to a Suns team exceeding expectations without him. They’ve pushed for a top-six Western Conference seed despite his limited availability. His explosive debut—29 points in 23 minutes—hinted at his potential impact moving forward.

Expectations are rising in Phoenix as Green re-joins a rotation now shaped by his long absence. Can he regain rhythm fast enough to help the Suns hold their playoff ground?