Patrick Beverley: Chris Paul is a cone, he can't guard anybody
Source: Twitter
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
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On overreaction Monday: Luka is great, but I saw someone say he’s better than Year 4 Jordan. And Chris Paul has had some tough playoff moments, including last night, but he’s still all-time great. Can we agree on that? Cool – 5:28 PM
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For as brutal as that exit was for Chris Paul and the Suns, it feels like a lot of the commentary on CP today just fundamentally misunderstands how good the Mavs’ defense was and has been. – 5:15 PM
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💯 What went wrong for the Suns and what went right for the Mavs
💯 Game 7 of Celtics-Bucks
💯 @JomiAdeniran packs up CP3 and the Suns
#RealOnes with @Logan Murdock and @Bell19Raja: open.spotify.com/episode/4EWXAk… – 4:39 PM
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Column: Luka Doncic is undeniable. Chris Paul.. not so much + more for @NYDNSports nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 4:18 PM
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Career NBA games with 20+ points and 5+ assists:
Chris Paul: 448
Pat Beverly: 2 – 4:05 PM
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Luka Doncic’s legend grows as Chris Paul gets exposed #NBA #Mavs #Suns nypost.com/2022/05/16/luk… via @nypostsports – 3:44 PM
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Monty’s full response when I asked about where some of the Suns’ younger core guys need to improve when defenses key in on Devin Booker and Chris Paul.
He mentioned Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Landry Shamet. I’m sure no one will read into the name he left out pic.twitter.com/GIHJxRaXeq – 3:35 PM
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pat bev vs chris paul pic.twitter.com/Y0l6lCBUJN – 3:32 PM
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Patrick Beverley going on national TV to trash 37 year old Chris Paul is like Daniel Jones going on national TV to trash 38 year old Aaron Rodgers. – 3:26 PM
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Matt Barnes is taking heavy shots at Patrick Beverley for criticizing Chris Paul on ESPN today, saying he was out of pocket. “All he needed was the red clown nose because he was out there talking like a clown today.” – 3:15 PM
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Monty Williams said the comments from Patrick Beverley on Chris Paul don’t bother him at all. Called Paul one of the best players in the history of the game and doesn’t want to comment on people taking shots at Paul that “aren’t even in that class.” – 2:55 PM
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“If you’re gonna have people taking shots at him that aren’t even in that class, why would I comment?” – Monty Williams on people (i.e. Patrick Beverley) taking shots at Chris Paul – 2:48 PM
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“When I see people taking shots at him like that or I hear from you guys, I don’t even respond to that. It’s not even worth responding.”
Monty said everyone in the organization understands how valuable Chris Paul is to the organization and that he probably rode him too much. – 2:47 PM
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Patrick Beverley on Chris Paul: ‘He can’t guard. He literally can’t guard’ nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/16/pat… – 2:46 PM
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Monty Williams said he’s asking himself whether he put the young core guys in position to just go get buckets when teams key in on Chris Paul/Devin Booker. He thought he did, but said he’s looking at other teams that are able to do it and thinks that’s where they can improve – 2:40 PM
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Lowe Post podcast: @Kevin Arnovitz on the Mavs humiliating the Suns, CP3 and Booker’s G7 duds, LUKA, what’s next for Phoenix, fake Ayton trades, and Warriors-Mavs deep dive preview. Then @Brian Scalabrine on BOS outlasting Giannis, Heat-Celtics preview:
Apple: apple.co/3wqszMi – 2:01 PM
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Should Chris Paul have been benched in Game 7? https://t.co/AGnW4FJzKl pic.twitter.com/DkNUOGDOS6 – 2:00 PM
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It’s been strange to see some fans turning on Chris Paul this fast. Being injured during yet another playoff run and 37 years old is obviously a problem. But the disdain with which people are trying to escort this man out the door like the last 2 years never happened is gross – 1:57 PM
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Chris Paul’s first five games in this postseason:
60 assists vs. 6 turnovers
101 points scored
Chris Paul’s final five games in this postseason:
29 assists vs. 18 turnovers
47 points scored – 1:46 PM
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I hope none of my competitors hate me as much as Pat Bev hates Chris Paul. If you do and you see this tweet, don’t tell me because I’d be devastated. – 1:35 PM
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There’s an alternate universe where that CP3 to the Lakers trade goes through and he has three rings, while Kobe is considered the GOAT. – 1:16 PM
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Chris Paul trying to look on the bright side of the #Suns after a nightmarish end to the season. More in @andscape. #nba #NBAPlayoffs bit.ly/3a49xE1 – 12:23 PM
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I, for one, can’t believe the dude who shoved Chris Paul in the back after he got 41 points dropped on his head in a closeout Western Conference Finals game, would go on national TV and say bad things about him! Surely unfiltered truth we’re getting there. – 12:00 PM
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“Ayton’s fantastic.” JJ Redick.
“He’s OK.” Patrick Beverley.
The start of a debate between those two about Deandre Ayton. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Mavs pic.twitter.com/7bWqo4rXDc – 11:54 AM
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Pat Bev in the Hate Hard HOF – 11:17 AM
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The 5 blown series for CP3 with an 2-0 lead is a bit unfair. He missed games 5-6 in 2016 against Portland with injury. Let’s be honest here – 11:07 AM
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Need Pat Bev and Dray on a show together – 11:02 AM
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Watching Pat Beverley on ESPN has me thinking of other active NBA players who will be really good on TV (if they want) post-retirement:
Draymond Green
Jimmy Butler
Blake Griffin
Damian Lillard
PJ Tucker
Spencer Dinwiddie
CJ McCollum
Donovan Mitchell
Grant Williams
Georges Niang – 11:02 AM
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Where Pat Bev says the Suns benched the wrong guy.
Where JJ Redick says Suns should’ve traded for Rockets Eric Gordon at the deadline. pic.twitter.com/Fc1PTxwcQc – 10:52 AM
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Pat Bev is pumping out so many bonkers takes that First Take won’t even go to commercial they’re just gonna refund all the sponsors. – 10:48 AM
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alright, stall him out Pat Bev. damn 😂 – 10:37 AM
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Keep putting Pat Bev on TV.
No notes, no changes. – 10:36 AM
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Pat Bev woke up and put on a white polo shirt and walked over the ESPN studio and chose violence
dude said Suns should have played Elf Payton over CP3 lol – 10:30 AM
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Chris Paul: I’m not retiring. pic.twitter.com/aKJ26ryHm7 – 10:27 AM
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Pat Bev got up this blessed Monday morning choosing violence 💀💀 – 10:24 AM
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Aye yo PatBev on one this morning! 😭😭 – 10:22 AM
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5 takeaways from Phoenix #Suns’ Game 7 flop vs. Dallas #Mavericks with Deandre Ayton’s ‘internal,’ with Monty Williams Devin Booker missing and Chris Paul falling short again after being up 2-0 in series #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Mavs https://t.co/elgtaLYYFq via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/4SlEFJl9n4 – 10:20 AM
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Leaders in each statistical category in the Mavs-Suns series:
Points:
1. Luka Doncic: 228
2. Devin Booker: 164
Assists:
1. Doncic: 49
2. Chris Paul: 40
Rebounds:
1. Doncic: 69
2. D. Ayton: 57
Steals:
1. Doncic: 15
2. Mikal Bridges: 9
3-pointers:
1. Doncic: 22
2. Crowder: 16 – 10:06 AM
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Patrick Beverley says James Harden should have won MVP “maybe three times” when he was with the #Rockets. “When I played with him, he was doing things I’ve never seen a basketball player ever do.” – 9:54 AM
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Oh boy, Pat Bev just said the league calls CP a “cone” on defense on Get Up. – 9:42 AM
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Patrick Beverly is going IN on CP3 right now on “Get Up.”
“He can’t guard.”
“He’s a cone.”
“Ain’t nobody losing sleep over CP3 and the Phoenix Suns.”
“Give him the Ben Simmons slander. The PG-13 slander.” pic.twitter.com/vabXsdUWkJ – 9:41 AM
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Pat Bev: “Ain’t nobody worried about Chris Paul when you play the Phoenix Suns.”
Pat Bev also adds that Chris Paul “can’t guard anyone.”
This dude needs to be hired by ESPN the day he retires. – 9:38 AM
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🗣 “Chris Paul was a completely different player.”
@Brian Scalabrine tells @Frank Isola that Jason Kidd’s approach to Chris Paul was what shut him down.
#dALLasIN | #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/n951OlZ8Vz – 9:31 AM
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Love listening to this group breaking down the NBA playoffs. Pat Bev and JJ say it like it is, and Windy also unafraid to speak his mind and not worried about what agents, execs think. pic.twitter.com/OgoUvSnsJd – 9:28 AM
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Spencer Dinwiddie outscored Chris Paul, Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton (who were at home) combined in a Game 7. – 9:23 AM
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Seems like Beverley is a pretty big fan of Chris Paul … or not – 9:11 AM
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You don’t have to agree with everything Patrick Beverley is saying on ESPN, but an active player calling people out from the commentary desk is intriguing. May need an emoji higher than 💯 for him. pic.twitter.com/dZUgCHFxhu – 9:08 AM
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Luka in the Suns series:
— More points than Booker
— More rebounds than Ayton
— More assists than CP
— More steals than Mikal pic.twitter.com/weRy9Nh8j6 – 8:42 AM
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Chris Paul has been lauded for his control on the game, but too many times he’s been powerless when his teams lose control of critical games and series. Father Time is a’coming yhoo.it/3FROSiq – 8:30 AM
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On @GetUpESPN it’s good to hear @Patrick Beverley call out CP3 and also Monty. But can’t overlook how Jason Kidd dominated this series with adjustments and game plan. Used his chess pieces better than the Coach of the Year. #Mavs #nba – 8:19 AM
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Chris Paul: I’m not retiring tomorrow, thank God
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Do you feel bad for Chris Paul? – 6:06 AM
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Chris Paul says he’s not retiring after Game 7 blowout to Mavs
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“Defensively, we just never caught up with the ball.” Chris Paul after #Suns Game 7 loss to #Mavs. #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/trhJwcQrBW – 2:03 AM
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New for @YahooSports: Father Time catching up to Chris Paul as youth is serving notice. He’ll be around tomorrow but will tomorrow wait for him? yhoo.it/3FROSiq – 1:51 AM
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Hear what Devin Booker and Chris Paul had to say after the Phoenix Suns’ Game 7 loss to the Dallas Mavericks: https://t.co/Hxr5GxK2Gk pic.twitter.com/zsCSKBfWhz – 12:58 AM
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Im rewatching this game and scanning Twitter that’s blaming CP3 for everything bc why not? He’s easy to loathe. I get that. But how did the Suns’ best player do? And that guy ain’t CP3 – 12:31 AM
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Great question from @Marc J. Spears for Chris Paul about whether he’d thought about this possibly being his best chance at a title.
“Not at all….I think for me, us, it’s, ‘we’ll be right back next year.’ I’m not retiring tomorrow, thank God.” pic.twitter.com/5XXOL3IFQn – 12:16 AM
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“We didn’t reach our goal. So I don’t think anything matters except for everybody just trying to get a little bit better for next season” – Chris Paul pic.twitter.com/SAVMcXcuMi – 11:52 PM
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Huge summer for the Suns. It’s difficult not to feel like the last two seasons were the best chances they’re going to have with this roster iteration. About to have to spend a ton of money, CP a year older, and if the West gets back to being healthy it’s gonna be a bloodbath. – 11:16 PM
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So insincere! Chris Paul couldn’t answer whether the Mavs did anything defensively to make him a non factor after G2. Said he’d have to look at (tomorrow?). Too soon. Too abrupt. Really? No wonder no adjustments were made. No wonder they got demolished! – 11:07 PM
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Chris Paul: “You play long enough, and you don’t win, every time you lose, they’re going to say it was your best chance. I think for me, us, we’ll be right back next year. I’ll tell you that much. I’m not retiring tomorrow. Thank God. Hopefully, I’m healthy.” pic.twitter.com/B5d4BO1cRS – 11:01 PM
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The NBA is fragile.
Phoenix just went from far and away best team in the NBA all season to out in 2nd round with a seemingly significant DeAndre Ayton issue and Chris Paul on a 4 year 120 million deal – 10:53 PM
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Suns point guard Chris Paul limped out of the arena with a very slow walk. @andscape learned that Paul had a left quad injury. When asked about his quad injury, Paul declined comment. – 10:52 PM
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“I’m not retiring tomorrow. I’m healthy. I’m going to come back. Keep playing,” Suns guard Chris Paul said. – 10:42 PM
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Chris Paul: “We’ll be right back here next year … I’m not retiring” – 10:42 PM
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Chris Paul on this possibly being his best shot at a title: “They said that last year. They probably said it back in ’08. Every time you lose, they’re gonna say it’s your best chance…but we’ll be back next year. I ain’t retiring tomorrow, thank God.” – 10:42 PM
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These two.
Devin Booker X Chris Paul = Final game of season. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/qzLLVvliL3 – 10:41 PM
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Chris Paul was asked if he was going through something the past few games. He said no, adding that Monty Williams took the blame for this collapse but it should be on him instead.
“That’s on me as the point guard, as the leader of the team.” – 10:39 PM
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Chris Paul was asked twice in different ways whether he was physically okay in this series, and he sort of ducked it both times. Chalked it up just not playing up to their standards – 10:39 PM
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“That’s on me as the point guard, the leader of the team,” Suns guard Chris Paul said. – 10:39 PM
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Chris Paul: “I have a text from my son after the game saying, ‘Lets get in the gym.'” – 10:38 PM
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36-year-old Chris Paul in 2022 postseason: 69 FGs, 13 turnovers in 8 games (Suns 6-2)
37-year-old Chris Paul in 2022 postseason: 18 FGs, 18 turnovers in 5 games (Suns 1-4) – 10:36 PM
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The Booker/CP3 presser just started.
ASK BOOK ABOUT THE “LUKA SPECIAL”!!!! – 10:33 PM
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Chris Paul is already in the media press conference room ready to take questions as Monty Williams is taking his turn. – 10:27 PM
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Radio Roulette is LIVE @UnderdogFantasy
– The Game 7 ass-kicking of the modern era
– Luka Doncic’s revenge
– How will we tell the story of Chris Paul?
– Devin Booker rekt
– The Raptor
Talking about it all now, join us!
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youtube.com/watch?v=y1Ni0L… – 10:17 PM
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Devin Booker and Chris Paul ever since “The Luka Special” was uttered pic.twitter.com/hFZSoTuWQp – 10:12 PM
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This is the 5th time a Chris Paul led team has blown a 2-0 playoff series lead in his career. His teams are 5-5 in series where they’ve taken a 2-0 lead after this loss to the Mavericks. – 10:11 PM
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CP3 in these 7 games: 65 FGA/40 assists/22 turnovers – 10:10 PM
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Might have some things to say about Chris Paul and the Suns on the radio tomorrow morning. – 10:09 PM
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Chris Paul playoff averages before his 37th birthday:
22.6 points, 9.9 assists, 1.6 TOVs
Chris Paul playoff averages since his 37th birthday:
9.4 points, 5.8 assists, 3.6 TOVs – 10:09 PM
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Chris Paul is never gonna win a title and that’s gonna suck – 10:07 PM
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Chris Paul had taken 10+ shots in 21 of his last 22 playoff games, dating back to the second round last year.
He didn’t take 10+ shots in *any* of the last 5 games. He averaged 9.4 points per game in that span. What happened? – 10:05 PM
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CP3 since turning 37 (5 games):
27 assists
22 turnovers
20 fouls
17 baskets
The Point God has an expiry date of exactly 37 years. pic.twitter.com/ivlNpLI6bs – 9:59 PM
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Chris Paul fell short? pic.twitter.com/DjFAY0TvkG – 9:57 PM
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Credit Luka Doncic, Jason Kidd and the Mavs. They made good adjustments, took away Chris Paul’s spots, neutralized Devin Booker and dominated at home. Then played with nothing to lose in Game 7 and absolutely steamrolled the NBA’s No. 1 seed on the road – 9:57 PM
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Chris Paul is the first player ever to blow five 2-0 leads in a best-of-7 series.
2-0 vs Spurs in 2008
2-0 vs Grizzlies in 2013
2-0 vs Blazers in 2016
2-0 vs Bucks in 2021
2-0 vs Mavs in 2022
He is also the only player to blow four 2-0 leads. pic.twitter.com/Y6yXcKVT66 – 9:55 PM
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1-2-CP3-Cancun? – 9:52 PM
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Chris Paul, after scoring 14 of his 28 pts in the 4th Q of Game 2:
Game 3 – 12 pts on 5-of-9, 7r, 4a, 7tos – L
Game 4 – 5 pts on 2-of-4, 5r, 7a, 6fouls – L
Game 5 – 7 pts on 3-of-8, 2r, 10a, 4tos – W
Game 6 – 13 pts on 4-of-7, 2r, 4a, 5tos – L
Game 7 – Down by 40 before 1st FG – 9:51 PM
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Chris Paul has lost 4 straight Game 7s.
He is 3-5 in his career. pic.twitter.com/6n7V2fxcQ2 – 9:51 PM
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Take all your rotation players off the floor now Jason Kidd. CP3 might castrate them all out of spite – 9:51 PM
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This final result goes a lot further than one player, but I’m already wondering what the Chris Paul diagnosis is going to be – 9:51 PM
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Can’t remember a team hunting Chris Paul like this and being so successful – 9:49 PM
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This is the 6th time a Chris Paul team has blown a 2-0 or 3-1 series lead
2008 vs San Antonio (2-0)
2013 vs Memphis (2-0)
2015 vs Houston (3-1)
2016 vs Portland (2-0)
2021 vs Milwaukee (2-0)
2022 vs Dallas (2-0)
He has never won a series after trailing 2-0 or 3-1 – 9:48 PM
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What is Chris Paul thinking right now? – 9:46 PM
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Unpopular Opinion:
This wasn’t a legacy game for Chris Paul. No, he doesn’t have any hardware and does have some glaring playoff duds on his resume. But he’s been playing HOF level hoop for 17 years. He will go down as one of the greats. – 9:38 PM
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I’m honestly amazed Lakers Twitter hasn’t given me a Chris Paul-for-Russell Westbrook trade machine screenshot yet. – 9:33 PM
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God bless you Allie for the nicest possible “Chris Paul is old” report. – 9:30 PM
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Chris Paul will have been part of five of the last 13 blown 2-0 leads when tonight is over. – 9:29 PM
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Payne checks in for Chris Paul. #Suns down 75-36 with 5;45 left in 3rd. #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 9:28 PM
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Cancun waiting for Chris Paul every year pic.twitter.com/7G5Jc8ix1t – 9:27 PM
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I’ve never seen a cliff dive as dramatic as CP3’s 37th birthday – 9:27 PM
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Chris Paul did not score a field goal in Game 7 until the Suns were trailing by 40 points. Just a stunning night. – 9:26 PM
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What happened to Chris Paul after game two? – 9:25 PM
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This is the second-most vicious ass kicking Chris Paul has taken in his postseason career. – 9:23 PM
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CP3 looked so good 3 wks ago. Now I wonder how much is left in tank – 9:22 PM
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Chris Paul scoring this series vs Mavs:
Gm 1: 19 pts, Suns win
Gm 2: 28 pts, Suns win
Gm 3: 12 pts, Suns lose
Gm 4: 5 pts, Suns lose
Gm 5: 7 pts, Suns win
Gm 6: 13 pts, Suns lose
Gm 7 at half: 0 pts, Suns down 30
Had 47 pts in 1st 2 games, just 37 pts in 4 & a half games since. – 9:18 PM
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If booker wants to be considered elite, he can’t be 0-7 in a game 7….and I won’t even start on the disaster chris Paul is right now – 9:18 PM
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Chris Paul has had a combination of ugly collapses, unlucky breaks and ill-timed injuries.
Up 2-0 and going out with 5 straight bad performances after going 64-18 might take the cake.
You have to wonder if this is CP’s last real shot at that elusive ring. – 9:14 PM
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Points at the half:
1 — Chris Paul
2 — Devin Booker
3 — Deandre Ayton
4 — Mikal Bridges
5 — Jae Crowder pic.twitter.com/xDHRMgkUip – 9:10 PM
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Chris Paul: 19 minutes, 1 point, -28. – 9:07 PM
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Down 30 at the half at home in Game 7?! This series flipped in G4 when the Mavs (and officials) targeted CP3 and took him out of the game. Jason Kidd is dominating this series as much as Luka. – 9:05 PM
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This is incredibly shocking. West champion Suns down 30 points at halftime to visiting Dallas. Luka 27. Dinwiddie 21. CP and Booker combined 0-for-11 from the field. pic.twitter.com/eE6NdfBXiV – 9:01 PM
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They’ve been tending negatively this whole series against the Mavericks but now don’t recognize this Suns team. At all. That had to be the worst first half they’ve played all season. Chris Paul isn’t dictating a thing. Ayton and Booker are the complete opposite of automatic. SMH – 9:00 PM
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27 points total in a half in a Game 7 home game. Chris Paul teams constantly haunted by the number 27. – 9:00 PM
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I said it on @FTFonFS1 right after it happened… But CP3 & Booker mocking Luka at the Game 2 presser had REAL LBJ & Wade mocking Dirk during ‘11 Finals vibes.
Then, Booker pulled the “Luka Special” bullshit.
Now, Luka has 27 at the half… and CP3 & Booker have made ZERO shots. – 9:00 PM
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At the half, Maxi Kleber has as many points as Devin Booker and Chris Paul combined.
Maxi Kleber has 3 points. pic.twitter.com/apWRiBDmTx – 8:59 PM
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At halftime, Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton have combined for 6 points on 1-of-15 shooting from the field. – 8:58 PM
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Told y’all LuKA – 8:58 PM
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Luka outplaying all of CP3, Booker and Ayton? Ok. Suns can live with that.
but Dinwiddie????? – 8:56 PM
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If Chris Paul and Devin Booker don’t make a shot, the Phoenix Suns will not win this game! #MagicTweets – 8:53 PM
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Luka Doncic: 19 points and 9 rebounds.
Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton: 6 points and 6 rebounds.
Wow. – 8:53 PM
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With 2:45 left in the second quarter, Maxi Kleber has come off the bench to score as many points as Devin Booker and Chris Paul combined — 3. – 8:53 PM
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Booker and CP3 are 0 for 9 combined and it feels worse. – 8:52 PM
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Between Tatum’s & Booker’s performances the past 3 days, Club Superstar’s admissions policy has never looked smarter.
Now… we might have to look at if CP3 is actually sitting in Jimmy Butler’s seat in the club. pic.twitter.com/WWg9mii4Yu – 8:52 PM
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Yal stay locked in, let’s see who pulls the fake hurt move down a dub – 8:49 PM
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3 fouls on Deandre Ayton, which is 2 more field goals than Ayton, Chris Paul and Devin Booker have made so far. Combined. – 8:47 PM
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Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges are 2-of-18 from the field so far in Game 7. – 8:47 PM
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it took until 4:21 left in the 2Q for Chris Paul/Devin Booker/Deandre Ayton to record their first made field goal combined. – 8:46 PM
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Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton are 0-for-11 from the field.
Luka Doncic is 6-for-8 and has 8 rebounds. Spencer Dinwiddie is 5-for-7. – 8:43 PM
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Is Chris Paul not allowed to shoot?
Is this a side bet? – 8:41 PM
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Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton: combined 0-11 from the floor. – 8:41 PM
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So we’ll find out Chris Paul is injured after this series, huh? – 8:39 PM
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I have many friends who are Mavs fans and I love most of y’all, but I need Phoenix to get back in this thing because I’m not sure I’d be able to deal with the inevitable CP narrative that would follow a loss. – 8:38 PM
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Spencer Dinwiddie: 13 pts on 4-for-5 shooting. Devin Booker & Chris Paul combined: 3 pts on 0-for-7. Mavs up 34-22 with 9:07 remaining in the 2nd Q. – 8:35 PM
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This is the first time in his career where a healthy Chris Paul has genuinely seemed overmatched or outmoded in a playoff series – 8:35 PM
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Suns have struggled to get an advantage in the non-Doncic minutes all series and it would be quite the win-win here to do it now while also getting CP3 going. – 8:28 PM
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At the end of 1:
Luka has 12-8-3 on 5 of 7 shooting
CP3 & Booker, who have mocked Luka repeatedly during this series, have a combined 2-2-2 on 0-7 shooting.
Luka also had more points, rebounds, assists and steals than CP3 & Booker *combined* in Game 6. – 8:27 PM
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Chris Paul and Devin Booker are 0-of-7 at the end of the first quarter. – 8:25 PM
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Chris Paul gotta play well for Phoenix to win this game. – 8:22 PM
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Landry Shamet and Cam Johnson in for Chris Paul and Jae Crowder.
Biyombo checking in I assume for Ayton.
Shamet corner 3.
Dinwiddie answer 3. #Suns down eight. – 8:17 PM
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Sloppy start for both teams. Suns hunting Luka to draw his second foul. Mavs hunting CP to wear him out. Not much flow – 8:10 PM
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Forget CP3, it’s Devin Booker who has a LOT at stake tonight. He poked the bear in Game 5. You lose G7 at home and Luka goes off…oh damn you’ll be hearing about this forever. – 8:01 PM
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“I used to have hair.” Monty Williams when asked about Chris Paul being older, but says the #Suns point guard is at his best in situations like this. #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs #NBASundays #Game7s pic.twitter.com/UQlAFnEkKk – 7:20 PM
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I think Phoenix wins tonight BUT it’s going to have to be because of the young guys, not CP3.
People already being weird about the Year 17 point guard lol… I’m looking at Book, Bridges, Ayton. They have to come through on their levels. It’s their time – 6:59 PM
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Suns coach Monty Williams ahead of Game 7 on Chris Paul, who’s had four consecutive underwhelming games: “In games like this, on days like this, this is when he does his best stuff, and I’m looking forward to that.” – 6:25 PM
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Me, @Chris Paul and @JakeFromStateFarm are going back to the fundamentals over on #Snapchat. Get in on the game of “Let’s Go Hoops” ! #ad @StateFarm pic.twitter.com/7CSUqsoXID – 3:05 PM
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Game 7 record
Tatum: 2-1
Giannis: 1-0
CP: 3-4
Luka: 0-1 pic.twitter.com/Jwhlb1c2dJ – 2:29 PM
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More on this storyline
Beverley was just getting started and became more comfortable as the morning progressed. “No one is afraid of Phoenix,” he said on “First Take.” Then it was back to Paul slander. “CP can’t guard nobody,” Beverley said, comparing Paul to a cone that players dribble around during summertime drills. “Everybody in the NBA knows that.” -via USA Today Sports / May 16, 2022 Host Mike Greenberg asked Beverley if he was calling Paul overrated. “I think he’s been in a fortunate situation, to be president of the (NBA Players Association) and State Farm commercials, so he’s fortunate to get certain calls in games that normal guys don’t usually get. I’ll say that.” -via USA Today Sports / May 16, 2022 After the Warriors eliminated the Grizzlies and advanced to their sixth Western Conference finals in eight years, Draymond Green went off on a rant directed at Kendrick Perkins. “Something came to my phone earlier,” Green said to reporters. “Some guy saying I’m scared to shoot the basketball. Scared and me in the same sentence is brutal. But you got a big ogre on TV talking about what Draymond says ain’t the gospel. It is the gospel. What I say is the gospel. When you say that multiple times on several different segments, you must think what I say is the gospel. So, you got to come out and shut some guys up sometimes. When you got people talking out the side of their neck. ‘Anybody can make the pass Draymond make.’ That’s just stupid. -via NBC Sports / May 14, 2022