What more can I say about Chris Paul and his prepotency in crunch time? It’s gotten to the point where, in critical and/or late-game situations, he’s simply elevated himself to a level that the rest of the league isn’t playing on. Actually, to say he’s elevated himself to such a level makes it seem as if this is all new for him, so I don’t think I want to word it like that. CP3 was a prime-time performer with the Hornets, but this season it almost seems as though he’s discovered perfection, save for a two-game stretch where he missed a key free throw and left his man wide open for a game-winning three.
We forgive you, Chris.
Monday night’s 101-97 Clipper victory was as nearly as crucial as an elimination game, giving the Clipps a two-game cushion headed back to Memphis. Had Chris Paul and friends lost game four they would’ve given homecourt back to the Grizzlies and faced a pivotal game five in the opposition’s house. Instead, all they have to do is win one of the n...
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May 08, 2012
