Los Angeles – – Chris Paul Back in the familiar building in the city he still calls home. With his parents, wife, children and brother watching, he became the third player in NBA history to record his 11,000 assists.
promoted by Devin Booker35 points of Phoenix Suns They beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-95 on Sunday night.
“There were a lot of firsts here at the Staples Center,” Paul said before correcting himself. “Well, Crypto Arena.”
Paul assisted Booker’s 3-pointer in the Suns’ first basket of the game.Paul continued with an alley-oop pass Deandre Aytondunked and gave him 11,000 assists.
“Honestly, I had no clue until I checked out the game,” he said.
Paul joins John Stockton Jason Kidd is the only player in NBA history with that many assists. Paul also became the first player in the league to record his 20,000 points and his 11,000 assists.
“It’s great,” Suns coach Monty Williams said.
Stockton has 15,806 assists and is currently coached by Kidd. Dallas Mavericksthere were 12,091.
Paul played six seasons with the Clippers and set a record by playing against the Clippers, the franchise’s career assists leader.He mentioned his former Rob City teammate Blake Griffin, deandre jordan JJ Reddick played a role in his success.
Paul has admitted to being a student of the game and many of his teammates throughout his NBA career, now in his 18th season.
“I’ve been lucky enough to play alongside a lot of great shooters and generally great players. Peja Stojakovic And now Booker. “I am blessed.”
Paul had 7 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds.
The Suns wasted no time getting punked. They took an 11–0 lead from the opening chips and at halftime and two thirds he led by 20.
“Books, you could see his energy,” Paul said.
Marcus Morris scored 22 points. John Wall add 17, Paul George After winning the first two away games, he scored 16 in the Clippers’ home opener. Kawai Leonard In his second game of the season, he had 11 points and 6 rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench.
“There’s room for improvement,” Leonard said.
Last season, the Clippers overcame at least four 24-point deficits.
Not this time.
The Clippers failed to score 10 on George’s 3-pointer late in the third.Booker and Cameron Payne They put the Suns in fourth place, 86-72.
Clippers called for offensive foul Luke Kennard When Ibiza Zubak After coming within 12 early in the final quarter.
Cam Johnson, former Clipper Laundry Shamet Booker then sent the crowd off with back-to-back 3-pointers that extended the Suns’ lead to 99-81.
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Suns: Shamet (left hip pain) and Johnson (right hip contusion) are back.
Clippers: Reggie Jackson Remains limited by groin injury. He was scoreless on 0-for-5 shooting. …George and Leonard walked to Center Court to talk to the fans before the game and George was telling the whole story, he said the team’s slogan was He’s Why Not Us. rice field. “Let’s go get it this year,” said George.
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The Suns: Host defending NBA champions Golden State and open a six-game homestand on Tuesday.
Clippers: A two-game trip to Oklahoma City on Tuesday and Thursday.
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