On April 27, Beijing time, the Suns defeated the Pelicans 112-97 and won the Battle of Tianwangshan. This game is very crucial, after the Suns and Pelicans battled to a 2-2 draw, and now the Suns' main player Booker is absent due to injury, resulting in the Suns in a very difficult situation. But under Paul, the Suns were brilliant, leading the Pelicans 3-2 on aggregate. By winning this game, the Suns have more confidence to win the series.
In the game, Paul shot 8-of-18 and had 22 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 steals. For a 37-year-old, Paul's performance has been outstanding. It's also paul's 31st playoff statistic to have at least 20 points and 10 assists in a single game, surpassing Kevin Johnson (30 times) and rising to third place in history, while Paul is ahead of LeBron James (43) and Magic Johnson (60). Seeing Paul now, at least it proves that Paul is a historical point guard. Since joining the Rockets, the Rockets have had the capital of a hard "five-star warrior", and if it were not for Paul's injury at a critical moment in the playoffs, the Rockets might have won the championship.
After leaving the Rockets, the Rockets' poor performance once again proved Paul's importance to the team. So, the Rockets were not a wise choice to send Paul away. After Harden's departure, it once again proved that the Rockets had a good hand of cards, but they played poorly. Joining the Thunder, he brought the Thunder into the playoffs in the first year, and then joined the Suns, directly allowing the Suns to enter the Finals. It is not difficult to draw a conclusion, although Paul's contract has made many fans complain that it is not worth it, but looking at the record and performance of the team Paul has joined, in fact, his role in the team is obviously much more than we have seen. The Suns without Booker may still be a first-class team, but the Suns without Paul are definitely not a first-class team.
The playoffs often test a player's true strength, and Paul is the kind of player who can stand the test. Regular season performances were mediocre, but once in the playoffs, Paul was often able to help the team in key moments, whether it was offensive or assisting teammates. Not only does he have a steady mid-range shot, but he also has the ability to control the rhythm of the game and help his teammates score, Paul is definitely a first-class star. Now that there is no main scorer Booker, it will indeed become very difficult for the Suns to reach the finals, and many fans will feel pity. Now the Suns have to be steady and steady, first win this series and then say.