Published 01:21 IST, June 29th 2021

Is Chris Paul playing tonight vs Clippers? Phoenix Suns injury report

Is Chris Paul playing tonight vs Clippers? Here is the injury report for the Phoenix Suns star before the upcoming Western Conference game.

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Chris Paul seems to be back on Phoenix Suns roster, as  team currently is on its way towards NBA Finals with a 3-1 le. One more victory and Suns will play NBA Finals against Milwaukee Bucks or Atlanta Hawks. Simply looking at ir playoffs journey, Devin Booker, CP3 and Suns are currently favourites to win title. 

Chris Paul injury update: Is Chris Paul playing tonight vs Clippers?

According to reports, Paul will be playing against Los Angeles Clippers.  game is scheduled on Monday, June 28, 9:00 PM EST (Tuesday, June 29, 6:30 AM IST) at  Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. While Paul will be playing, Suns will be missing Abel Ner due to his knee injury. 

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After battling with COVID-19, Suns' star came back in Game 3. While Booker and Suns seemed to be holding on ir own without CP3, y will need all support y can get as Clippers will aim for a comeback. Deandre Ayton, who people have hailed postseason MVP, spoke at length about Paul, and how Suns veteran has helped him and his game. 

“I love CP, man. Like I said, that’s really only teammate that really push me. Like big bro- push. Knowing what I got and that I ain’t never thought that I h,” he said. He furr reiterated his point, stating that Paul is probably best thing that has happened to his career. "I can say that every day. Just is really a dude who pays attention to detail. It’s not how you say it, it’s what he’s saying… I never know a guy who cares so much about basketball and competing at everything". 

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“That man right over re, Deandre Ayton, we gonna get him a bag this summer,” Chris Paul said about 22-year-old. 

While Clippers are trying to maximize and sharpen ir defence, Deandre Ayton's alley-oops and rebounds have given Suns some edge along with Devin Booker's consistent performance. Booker h team-high 25 points last game, while Chris Paul scored 15 in his game back. Paul was out due to COVID-19 and has me a sooner-than-expected recovery and return. 

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01:21 IST, June 29th 2021