On February 8, Beijing time, after defeating the Bulls, the Suns won 43 wins to continue to lead the league. In this battle, Paul continued to perform efficiently, playing 33 minutes and 51 seconds, shooting 7 of 11, contributing 19 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.
The 36-year-old Paul continues to stage the myth of immortality this season, as the Suns' backcourt brain, he averaged 10.4 assists per game. Facing the second-place Bulls in the East, paul had already delivered 4 assists after playing 8 minutes.
By the end of the third quarter, Paul had 15 points and nine assists on 6-of-8 shooting, and had only one turnover. Teammates also stepped up at key moments in the fourth quarter to help the team laugh to the end.
Paul also didn't forget to teach Bulls rising star Kobe Bryant White. It is worth mentioning that the 22-year-old White played on Paul's team in high school, and it can be said that Paul is his master.
With 3:35 left in the fourth quarter, Paul faced White's defense with the ball on the outside and saw White open his arms as he unleashed a Grand Slalom stunt to successfully create a foul on White. After White was blown foul, he bowed his head in frustration, at which point Paul pointed to his head and told the youngster to play with his head.
After beating the Bulls, the Suns' record against Eastern Conference teams this season is 17-3, which is the best record for any team in the league against an Eastern Conference team. Does such a solar energy win the championship? The chances of fighting like this are really not small.