May 8, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) passes the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter during game four of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Chris Paul claims Mavericks fans put hands on his family members

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 5/8/22

Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks didn't go as planned for the top-seeded Phoenix Suns, as they fell 111-101.

Suns point guard Chris Paul was in foul trouble from the early going, was limited to 23 minutes of action and scored just five points, before fouling out early in the fourth quarter.

To make matters worse, according to reports, some of Paul's family members in attendance may have faced harassment and more during the contest. "CP3" took to Twitter following the game address the topic.

A source familiar with Chris Paul's tweet after Game 4 told ESPN that Paul's mother had hands put on her by Dallas fans and Paul's wife was also pushed. To make matters worse, Paul's kids witnessed it. "They felt very unsafe," the source said.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 8, 2022

Dallas-based sports anchor Mike Leslie shared a video after Game 4 that seemed to show Paul talking with security about the incident.

You can read Chris Paul's lips here, clear as day, saying "he put his hands on my mom, he put his hands on my mom."

Paul tweeted just a few minutes ago, taking issue with Dallas fans putting their hands on his family. pic.twitter.com/9DA0ZPqAEA
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) May 9, 2022

The Mavericks also released a statement following the contest.

Statement from the Mavericks: “The Dallas Mavericks are aware of an incident between a fan and the family of Chris Paul. It was unacceptable behavior and will not be tolerated. The Mavericks, along with American Airlines Center, swiftly removed the fan from today’s game.”
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 9, 2022

More must-reads: