It was looking like the curse wasn’t going to be lifted early in the game but after the Suns got it going in the end of the second quarter to tie it up at halftime, they took full control of the game to win by a final score of 123-109.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Devin Booker was the man of the hour as he dropped 38 points on 64% shooting. However, the guy that definitely deserves a game ball tonight is none other than Chris Paul who just got the first playoff win of his career with Scott Foster officiating a game.
Chris Paul had lost 13-straight playoff games with Scott Foster officiating until tonight. pic.twitter.com/F2mbYtf46l
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 19, 2023
Paul has had quite the career as he will be heading into the hall of fame someday. This moment might take the cake as not only did the Suns get a must-win game. But Paul finally got a win against a referee that has given him trouble in the past.
Paul on the night scored 16 points on 8-14 shooting to go along with 8 assists and 4 rebounds. He started the game slow shooting 1-5 from the floor before picking up the mojo and hitting 7 of his next 9 shots with a bunch of them coming from the mid-range.
Paul after the game sat next to Devin Booker and was asked a question about Foster after the game and he kept it real with the media about any outside distractions.
"I ain't notice."
Chris Paul on winning #NBAPlayoffs game with Scott Foster working as a referee.
Paul lost his previous 13 playoff games Foster had worked.
"We all about in this run minimizing distractions. That is what it is. The league know what it is." #Suns #Clippers pic.twitter.com/PYM2E9Ey1q
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) April 19, 2023
Based on Paul’s answer, it’s safe to say that the Suns have one goal in mind and don’t care about what the outside perspective has to say. They will now head down to Los Angeles to get ready for a big Game 3 on Thursday night and see if they can take the lead for the first time this series.
