News came out earlier today that Chris Paul, who is day-to-day with a groin injury he suffered in Game 2, is out again for Game 5 tomorrow in Denver however he’s making progress, and his window to return for Game 6 on Thursday is possible according to Shams Charania on Fan Duel TV.
“The Suns are preparing to be without him for Game 5 as well… I think the window for him to return from that groin strain is Game 6 potentially”@ShamsCharania with the latest on Chris Paul’s groin injury#RallyTheValley | #RunItBack pic.twitter.com/YevHxKE8R9
— FanDuel TV (@FanDuelTV) May 8, 2023
Since the injury the Suns have been able to steal games 3 and 4 to get back and even the series 2-2. Paul continues to be one of the best facilitators in the game and will be huge when Pauls returns to help get Booker and Durant in more off-ball scenarios.
One thing that has been said though is the pace on the floor has been a lot faster on the floor in which TV personality Stephen A. Smith discussed this morning on First Take.
Stephen A. Smith says the Suns are playing better without Chris Paul and it’s a big reason why Phoenix tied the series at 2-2
“If he were playing, the pace would have been slower.”
(Via @FirstTake ) pic.twitter.com/wrPU6V6pdu
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) May 8, 2023
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If the Suns can steal Game 4 tomorrow in Denver, then the Suns have a chance to close it out for Game 6 in Phoenix on Thursday night with Paul most likely returning.
