On February 2, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. In a battle of focus that just ended, the Suns welcomed the Nets' challenge at home. In the end, the Suns defeated the Nets 121:111 to achieve an 11-game winning streak, while giving the Nets a five-game losing streak.
The Suns were able to win today, and backcourt doubles Paul and Booker are undoubtedly the biggest contributors. Booker scored 35 points today, Paul played 39 minutes today, 5 of 12 from the field, including 1 of 4 from three-point range and 9 from the free throw line, totaling 20 points, 4 rebounds, 14 assists and 2 steals, only 2 turnovers, plus or minus as high as +20!
In the first quarter, although Paul only scored 2 points, his excellent passing ability helped the Suns to blast 39 points, and Paul gave up as many as 7 assists in a single quarter. In the second quarter, Paul increased his personal offense, but his poor hand was only 1 of 4, but Paul caused consecutive kills, and he had 7 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists in 5 of 5 free throws in a single quarter.
It is worth mentioning that 3 seconds before the end of the first half of the game, the Suns had the last attack, Paul ran with the ball to continuously break through the Nets' defense, and threw the ball to hit the board before blocking, such a performance is difficult to believe that Paul is 36 years old!
In the third quarter, the Nets completed a rebound, when it was Paul who stepped forward, first causing fouls to make two free throws, and then hitting three points to help the team regain the lead. In the final quarter, the Nets again narrowed the gap to three points, Paul assisted McGee and Bridges in a row, and then hit a layup, and the Suns quickly regained the advantage.
Among them, Paul's pass to Bridges can be described as wonderful. When the Suns rebounded, Paul counter-attacked with the ball, he suddenly stopped the ball at the top of the three-point arc, and then hit the ball to the basket, Bridges mind will run to the basket to the basket, not only hit but also 2+1!
In the end, the Suns won steadily, achieving their second 10+ winning streak of the season. For Paul, there is another layer of significance in this game, that is, after scoring 20 points today, Paul's career total score has reached 20722 points, surpassing Spurs star Gervin and rising to 42nd in history.
According to the schedule, the Suns will challenge the Hawks on the road on February 4, and they will strive for 12 consecutive wins.