Chris Paul reminded the NBA that he remains one of the elite point guards after posting an incredible performance in the Suns’ 115-109 series-ending victory against the Pelicans on Thursday.
Paul, who went 14-of-14 from the field, finished with 33 points including four-of-four from the free throw line, eight assists and five rebounds and set an NBA playoff record for most field goals made without a miss.
As Paul and the Suns helped the Pelicans punch their tickets to the offseason, Lakers star LeBron James joined the conversation to praise Paul for his performance.
“MASTERPIECE @CP3 !!!!” James tweeted.
Paul’s performance marked the sixth time that a player went 14-of-14 in an NBA game, going back to 1965, per Basketball Reference. Wilt Chamberlain is the only player to make more basketball without a miss in a game. He accomplished the feat on three different occasions that included going 18-of-18 in a 76ers’ win against the Baltimore Bullets in ’67.
Phoenix now turns its attention to Dallas in the upcoming Western Conference semifinals starting at 10 p.m. ET on Monday.
