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After averaging 36.8 minutes per game for the Phoenix Suns in their first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans, Chris Paul logged just 29 minutes on Monday in their Game 1 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. After the game, Suns head coach Monty Williams revealed that he had a bit of a confrontation with his […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul continues to climb the playoffs leaderboard. On Monday in Game 1 of their series against the Dallas Mavericks, he made another record that should get Mavs head coach Jason Kidd sweating. The Point God moved up to no. 5 all time on the most assists in the playoffs, surpassing San […]

If the Phoenix Suns’ first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans was a heavyweight bout, the second-round matchup with the Dallas Mavericks will be a track meet. It’s time to get into some predictions for the Suns’ second-round series against the Mavs. The Pelicans series was as unpredictable as it gets. Between the Chris Paul […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are one of the most clutch teams in the NBA, and the Dallas Mavericks are well aware of that fact after being on the receiving end of such punishment. With that said, Jason Kidd and his Mavs will be wary of their second round opponents and will likely have […]

Chris Paul is known as one of the most ferocious competitors in the NBA today. It’s no secret that the Suns star will do anything to secure a victory for his team. This attitude may rub opponents the wrong way, but it’s what endears him to many of his fans. So when rumors that Chris […]

Round one of the NBA Playoffs was a little too close for comfort for the No. 1 overall seed. Phoenix Suns fans should send their prayers to the Point God after escaping the New Orleans Pelicans in six games. Chris Paul willed Phoenix to victory in three of its four wins in the brutal series, […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has nothing but respect and admiration for Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul, whom he has faced countless times during his playing career. Kidd has seen how Paul has evolved as a point guard through the years, and for him, the Suns veteran has reached the pinnacle of what it […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may have been eliminated in six to the Phoenix Suns. But they certainly made an impression on the defending Western Conference Champs. There’s a good chance Chris Paul had no idea who Pelicans rookie Jose Alvarado was before the series began. That’s definitely not the case anymore. While Alvarado is obviously […]

The Phoenix Suns won Game 6 against the New Orleans Pelicans behind Chris Paul’s brilliant showing, and deservingly so. However, they may have also benefited from a crucial wrong call that further doomed their opponents. With the Suns ahead 108-104 and just over a minute left in the game, Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was called […]

Chris Paul was the definition of perfection on Thursday night. The Phoenix Suns point guard put on a spotless performances to close out the New Orleans Pelicans in six games. CP3 took 14 shots on the night and made all 14 in the Suns win. That ranks just behind none other than Wilt Chamberlain himself […]

While the Phoenix Suns earned a hard-fought series victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, it wasn’t all smiles for the entire squad. Emotions were high and tears were flowing on the court after the Suns’ 115-109 win in Game 6 on Thursday night. Pelicans coach Willie Green […]

Ladies and gentlemen, the Point God has arrived. Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul made history in their series-clinching Game 6 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. The 36-year-old veteran delivered 33 points, eight rebounds, and five assists while shooting 100% from the field on 14 shots. CHRIS PAUL DIDN’T MISS👀 ✅ CP3 to […]

Blame it on the plant-based diet. Chris Paul once again showed that he’s far from slowing down at 36 years old, as he delivered another mind-blowing performance for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Paul led the Suns to a 115-109 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 6 to close out the […]

Chris Paul and Jose Alvarado are becoming the best of enemies as the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans battle in the NBA playoffs. The old veteran is fed up with the undrafted rookie getting all up in his business. Alvarado is the ideal irritant, and the Pelicans are using him on Paul whenever the […]

There is plenty of concern surrounding the Phoenix Suns right now. Devin Booker is injured and Phoenix is laboring against a Pelicans team that barely made the playoffs. Nonetheless, there is reason for optimism in Phoenix. The Suns leads the series 3-2 with the Pelicans as of this story’s publication. But even if they send […]

Draymond Green is enjoying himself in the 2022 NBA playoffs. His Golden State Warriors have the chance to sweep the Denver Nuggets tonight, he has made playoff history and he has watched all the games he can. One that caught his mind was Game 5 between the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns. More specifically, […]

Somebody had to step up offensively for the Phoenix Suns. Since Devin Booker went down with a grade 1 hamstring strain in game 2 against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Suns have struggled to knock down shots. Outside of Chris Paul’s fourth-quarter outbursts, nobody has truly stepped up to replace Booker’s production. Until Tuesday night’s […]

The 2022 NBA playoffs have been anything but a cakewalk for the Phoenix Suns, though they have taken back the lead in their first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans. Chris Paul shined as he helped the Devin Booker-less Suns take a 3-2 advantage but he has yet to shake himself free of Jose Alvarado, […]

One of the storylines following Game 5 of the Phoenix Suns battle with the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday night was the emergence of an unlikely hero. Undrafted rookie Jose Alvarado, who was on a 2-way contract until late March, has been masterful in his role: getting under Chris Paul’s skin. Despite a decisive game 5 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans shocked the world on Sunday night after defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 to tie the series. Devin Booker’s injury has proven to be an issue for Phoenix and New Orleans has capitalized on his absence. Rookie guard Jose Alvarado has played spectacular defense in this series and had himself […]

Just days after carrying the Phoenix Suns to a playoff win, Chris Paul was MIA in Game 4 against the New Orleans Pelicans. CP3 finished with just four points on the night with zero three-pointers and zero free throws, all of which were career playoff worsts for the Suns point guard. Chris Paul had one […]

It’s official. The defending Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns are on upset alert in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. A seemingly rattled Suns team fell 118-103 to the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday night in Game 4 of their playoff series, which is suddenly tied at 2-2. This first round series between the team […]

While the Phoenix Suns lost Game 4 of their playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans, Chris Paul couldn’t help but love the physicality of the series. Speaking to reporters after the contest on Sunday, Paul shared how the series looked like the old-school NBA so far. "It's like the old NBA, ain't it?" – […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been a bright spot for the team so far. The undrafted guard has quickly become a fan favorite, due to many reasons. One of these reasons is his “signature” move of sorts, where he sneaks behind an opposing guard and steals the ball in the backcourt. The Pelicans […]

The Los Angeles Rams are doing everything possible to remain competitive after winning the Super Bowl. They’ve reeled in some incredible talent to increase their chances to repeat. However, there are still some areas the front office needs to address. We dive into why Chris Paul is the perfect prospect for the Rams in the […]

CJ Mccollum and the New Orleans Pelicans had the chance to make a big statement against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA playoffs. They could have taken the series lead in Game 3 and capitalized on Devin Booker’s absence in front of their home crowd. Unfortunately for them, Chris Paul and company took care of […]

Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns to a much-needed Game 3 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Without Devin Booker and with “F–k Chris Paul” chants coming down, he put on a show in the final period to take a 2-1 series lead in the first round of the NBA playoffs. In a 114-111 win, […]

Game 3 between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns saw Monty Williams play the role of mad scientist. The Suns’ head coach spent the 48 minutes in Friday’s 114-111 win to take a 2-1 series lead experimenting with rotations and play-styles — desperate to find a way to stay alive in the NBA […]

Let’s just say Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul didn’t get a warm reception in his old home Friday night. Late in the Suns’ 114-111 win, in which Paul scored 28 points (including 19 in the fourth quarter) with 14 assists, the New Orleans’ crowd broke out into a “F–k Chris Paul” chant. We've got […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are facing a Devin Booker-sized problem. The Duke alum has been ruled out for two to three weeks due to a hamstring injury he sustained in the first round. Without their All-Star guard, the team will now have to find a way to put away the upstart New Orleans […]

Devin Booker has already been ruled out for the next two games of his team’s suddenly competitive first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Phoenix Suns superstar left the action due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain during Tuesday’s loss, shortly after pouring in 31 first-half points. Needless to say, Booker will be […]

Oh, how fast the landscape of the NBA Playoffs can change. According to a report from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst Thursday, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker could miss 2-3 weeks with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain. Booker suffered the injury in the Suns’ game 2 loss to New Orleans Pelicans after scoring 31 points in […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns have a lot of adversity ahead of them. With Devin Booker suffering a hamstring injury, they will have to face the New Orleans Pelicans without him. Paul will have to take over to keep his team going in the NBA playoffs. First Take hooked onto this narrative and discussed […]

The Phoenix Suns dropped Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans, 125-114. Amazingly, this was the 14th consecutive playoff loss for Chris Paul when referee Scott Foster officiated the game. The two have had a public feud that goes back over 10 years. Chris Paul has lost 14 straight playoff […]

The eighth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans managed to put up a fight in Game 1 against the top-seeded Phoenix Suns. Despite their gallant stand, the efforts of the underdogs still fell short as they succumbed to a 110-99 loss.   Chris Paul’s heroics in the fourth quarter were a huge factor in lifting the Suns to […]

CP3? More like CP30-Piece. In Game 1 of the Phoenix Suns first round series of the 2022 NBA Playoffs against the New Orleans Pelicans, Chris Paul did what Chris Paul does. The 12-time NBA All-Star, who will be 37-years old before the playoffs end, scored 30 points in the 110-99 Phoenix win Sunday night, with […]

There’s been so much fuss being made about LeBron James’ age-37 season, but let’s not forget that Chris Paul has been an age-defying marvel all the same. The big difference is that the Los Angeles Lakers’ season is over and that the Phoenix Suns have been the best team in the NBA this season thanks […]

The Point God strikes again! With the New Orleans Pelicans threatening to make a comeback in the fourth quarter, Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul took matters into his own hands. The star PG is traditionally known as a brilliant playmaker. However, Paul showed off his scoring chops in the 4th quarter, scoring 19 points to […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are on a mission to avenge their NBA Finals loss last season. They wasted no time proving it in Game 1 against the New Orleans Pelicans. With the Pelicans making a furious comeback from 23 down, cutting the lead to as little as six, CP3 knew he had to […]