On February 11, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game that has ended today, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 131-107 to win this powerful dialogue.
In this game, Sun Star defender Chris Paul played well. He played 37 minutes, shooting 5-of-11 from the field for 17 points, 7 rebounds and 19 assists. It was the second time Paul had 19 assists in a single game this season and was the only player in the league to have contributed 19 assists in a single game.
Although Paul is 36 years old this year, his performance is still outstanding. The Suns have recently won four straight under him, and they are currently in first place in the West with a record of 45 wins and 10 losses, 4.5 wins ahead of the Warriors in the second place in the West. The Suns' wonderful performance this season proves to people that it is no accident that they have reached the Finals before, and their goal this year is still the final championship.
And their opponent today's Bucks not only lost the game, but the team's defender Pat Connaughton also suffered a fracture of the fourth metacarpal bone of his right hand during the game, which was even worse.
Connaughton accidentally hit Paul's arm during a defensive attack before leaving the game to return to the dressing room. He played 16 minutes before the injury, shooting 1-of-7 and finishing with just 3 points and 2 rebounds.
Connaughton played his career best this season, averaging 27.0 minutes of playing time so far in the season. With 10.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists, shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from three-point range, the Bucks are missing a steady projection point on the perimeter.