Chris Paul leads Suns to Western Conference semis with perfect game vs. Pelicans
The Phoenix Suns eliminated the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night with a 115-109 win on the back of a perfect, 14-for-14 night from point guard Chris Paul.
Paul finished with 33 points, eight assists, and five rebounds on the night, making all 14 of his shots, including one three-pointer. According to ESPN Stats and Info, Wilt Chamberlain is the only player to finish an NBA game with more shots without a miss.
The Suns trailed by 10 at halftime, but rallied and the two teams traded the lead often in the second half. After New Orleans took a 104-103 lead with two minutes left, Phoenix went on a 7-0 run to take a six-point lead that it didn't relinquish.
In his first game back from a hamstring injury, Devin Booker finished with only 13 points in 32 minutes on the floor. He made one of his six three-point attempts and five of 12 field goals on the night.
The Suns, who finished the 2021-22 season with the NBA's best record, will face either the Dallas Mavericks or Utah Jazz in the Western Conference Semifinals.
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