Chris Paul has been out with a groin injury and now his Phoenix Suns’ season is on the line. Will he return in time for Game 6? That’s what many are wondering.
Paul left Game 2 of his Suns’ Western Conference semifinals series against the Denver Nuggets due to his groin. He missed Games 3, 4 and 5. Game 6 is on Thursday with his Suns down 3-2 in the series.
ESPN’s Tim MacMahon asked Paul after Phoenix’s Game 5 loss whether the point guard will be available on Thursday.
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“We’ll see. I’m trying to,” Paul told MacMahon.
That does not sound especially promising, though Paul was able to get some work in before Game 5.
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The Suns have played at a faster pace without Paul, but that does not necessarily make them a better team. The team went all-in with a trade for Kevin Durant prior to the deadline and now they are facing a second-round playoff exit.
