Chris Paul scores 23 with 10 rebounds, 9 assists in Rockets' loss
Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul scored 23 points (9-of-15 field goals, 2-of-2 free throws) with 10 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 3 3-pointers, and 1 turnover in 34.5 minutes of a 111-106 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
Paul fell an assist shy of what would have been his second triple-double of the season. He did notch his second 20-point game this month while helping fill the void for James Harden, who was hampered by foul trouble throughout the evening. His shot was finally falling after Paul failed to shoot better than 41.7 percent in any of the previous four games. The 14-year veteran has a career-worst 42.5 field goal percentage this season. Houston plays in Golden State against the Warriors on Saturday.
Paul scored 53.5 FanDuel points in the loss, his second-highest total of the season. He's averaging 37.4 FanDuel points through 35 games overall.
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- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Jonathan Kuminga coming off Golden State's bench on Tuesday night April 16th, 2024
- Golden State's Draymond Green (knee) starting on Tuesday, Jonathan Kuminga to second unit April 16th, 2024
- Chris Paul playing in second unit role for Golden State on Tuesday night April 16th, 2024
- Warriors starting Stephen Curry (ankle) on Tuesday, Chris Paul to bench April 16th, 2024
- Gary Payton (calf) out Tuesday for Golden State April 16th, 2024
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