The Phoenix Suns were shocked by the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday night. Most people were left wondering how a Suns team that was the best in the NBA all season had such a major letdown, but a rival player knew what one of the explanations would be.
After Phoenix’s 123-90 home loss, Chris Paul was seen leaving Footprint Center with a noticeable limp. A report claimed he was playing through a quad injury in the series.
Patrick Beverley called it. The Minnesota Timberwolves star predicted on Twitter that someone would pull the “fake hurt move.”
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Paul could very well be dealing with a legitimate injury, but that has been the story for him numerous times during the playoffs. He was terrible in Game 7 and finished with just 10 points and four assists. CP3 went 0-for-4 with 1 point in the first half.
Suns players did not mention injuries as an excuse. In fact, one Phoenix star summed up the loss with a very blunt remark.
