Breaking News: Chris Paul is out for the next three games of the series as he nurses a groin injury that took place in the third quarter of Game 2 according to NBA Insider Shams Charania.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is expected to be re-evaluated in one week after MRI on his groin injury today, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Suns are preparing to be without Paul through Games 3-5, sources said.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 2, 2023
Paul aggravated his groin during a play at the 3-minute mark in the third quarter. He quickly went to the locker room shortly after and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Chris Paul appears to possibly “strain” his left adductor (groin) on this play. Typical healing time is as follows
Tightness: Day to day
Grade I: 7-10 days
Grade II: 4-8 weeks
Grade III: See you next season
pic.twitter.com/CwY0XZ6Dq3— Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT (@GameInjuryDoc) May 2, 2023
Based on the news that Shams broke for us, we can assume that he might’ve suffered a Grade 1 groin injury that takes him out for a week. Until he returns, Cameron Payne will now step into the lineup in the hope to give the Suns’ offense much-needed tempo and juice going into Games 3 and 4 at home.
We’ll see if the Suns can get back in the series in time for Paul to make his return.
