NBA fans react as Chris Paul helps Phoenix Suns take 2-0 lead in series vs Mavericks

The Phoenix Suns looked all set to fight it out in the fourth quarter of their game against the Dallas Mavericks. However, Chris Paul made sure that the team from Arizona easily cruised past the Mavs on Wednesday night.

After the Mavericks took a 60-58 lead into halftime, they managed to keep the scores close despite the Suns taking an 89-83 heading into the final quarter. But the Dallas outfit had no answer for the Suns in the fourth quarter as Monty Williams’ side rallied to a 40-26 score in the final segment of the game to win Game 2. The Suns now take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semi-final series against the Mavs thanks to their 129-109 win on Wednesday.

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Chris Paul scored 28 points, including 14 in another spectacular final period and the 12-time All-Star received plenty of praise from fans on social media. The 36-year-old made six shots in a row on everything from 3-pointers to mid-range jumpers to layups.

Devin Booker scored an impressive 30 points for the Suns including 5 of 8 from 3-point range as the top-seeded team from the West overcame the Mavs.

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 35 points on 13-of-22 shooting while Reggie Bullock managed 16 points. But Chris Paul was certainly the talk of the town on social media.

NBA fans react as Chris Paul delivers once again as Suns beat Mavs

Paul has made it a habit of delivering in clutch situations for his team. The veteran guard is still looking for his first NBA Championship ring and it clearly looks as if he is desperate to win it this season.

Fans on social media also were quick to react to Paul’s stunning 4th quarter game vs the Mavs. On Twitter, one said, “Chris Paul has got to be the greatest clutch player of all time. How he hasn’t won an NBA title is just ridiculous.” while another added, “CP masterclass, that was. Simply outstanding from the willy old customer.” A third wrote, “Chris Paul is turning 37 in a few days, but he’s performing better than most youngsters in the NBA, just let that sink in. He’s like fine wine.”

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Game 3 of the series will be played on Friday in Dallas.