Very badly affected by injuries, the Phoenix Suns are gradually recovering their players and this is immediately reflected in increasingly encouraging results. The Arizona franchise, for example, beat the Memphis Grizzlies, second in the West, last night (112-110). A meeting marked by the return to competition of Chris Paul. The veteran had missed the last 7 matches due to a hip injury.
Opposed to I Morant – not a gift for a recovery – CP3 was instrumental in posting 22 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 3 steals. The point guard’s last victory with Phoenix dated back to December 28. The Suns are doing better and better. They therefore remain on 3 consecutive victories and have risen to seventh place in the Western Conference.
“We just have to gain confidence. Over the past few years, we’ve been the best in the last 4 or 5 minutes of matches. And you build that trust by being in those situations.” entrusts Chris Paul referring to yesterday’s script.
The Suns had a 29-point lead before seeing the Grizzlies come back to score. But they did not shake at the very end, and therefore they ensured success. Paul and his partners now need to get back into the rhythm. They can still consider the top-5 of the Western Conference and even a good course in the playoffs if they arrive in full in April.
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