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L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul didn't go away quietly during Sunday afternoon's Game 7 loss to the Utah Jazz, frustrated thoroughly in the midst of a fourth quarter that kept getting away from the home team.
Battling against a scrappy Joe Ingles in the waning stages of the game, Paul lost control of the ball as it ricocheted between him and Ingles, who dove for the ball. As he secured it, Paul kicked his right leg out as he was stepping over him, nearly kicking him in frustration.
That kick at the end from Chris Paul out of frustration… Draymondian pic.twitter.com/PPjkkmiMA9
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) April 30, 2017
While he was trying to signal a kicked ball violation, it came in very bad taste as his overflowing frustration seemed to get the best of him.
Twitter reacted accordingly.
Chris Paul, true to form, pouting his way to th finish line. Faked like he was about to kick Ingles in the face.
— Spence Checketts (@spencechecketts) April 30, 2017
Chris Paul missing Ingles' head by a few inches with that kick. The antics never stop.
— Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey) April 30, 2017
Chris Paul is a punk, he could have easily just kicked Ingles in the head. How does he not get a tech for that?#UTAatLAC #TakeNote
— Nate (@Just_Some_Guy29) April 30, 2017
The league most likely has reviewed this incident and if it determines certain malice in the video, they can likely crack down on Paul with a hefty fine for his late-game antics.
Known as a pesky defender in his own right, CP3 met a lengthier, bigger defender in the Australian, who has been the perimeter soldier of choice for the Jazz during the series.
Utah will have a day's rest before getting gears in motion and facing the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday to tip off their Western Conference semifinals round.
