Perfect Paul 💯

04/29/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Chris Paul Sets NBA Playoff Record With Perfect 14-for-14 Shooting Night (33 Points); Suns, 76ers & Mavericks Close Out Series in 6

Three up, three down. A trio of close-out games took the stage Thursday night in the NBA, and all three of the higher seeds are moving on. The 76ers buried the Raptors on the road to advance. The Mavericks held off the Jazz in a thrilling finish. And out west, Chris Paul’s historic night — a perfect 14-for-14 (33 points) — launched the Suns into Round 2. Only one first-round series still needs a winner…

 

NBA Playoff Highlights

 

Gm 6: Suns def. Pelicans (115-109)

PHX Wins Series (4-2)

 

Gm 6: 76ers def. Raptors (132-97)

PHI Wins Series (4-2)

 

Gm 6: Mavericks def. Jazz (98-96)

DAL Wins Series (4-2)

 

Tonight’s Schedule

Gm 6: Grizzlies at Timberwolves (9:00 pm ET)

MEM Leads Series (3-2)

 

Additional Storylines

SI: Chris Paul (14-for-14) Posts Best Shooting Night in NBA Playoff History

ESPN: Mavericks Escape Utah as Bojan Bogdanovic Misses Open 3 at the Buzzer

NY Post: Embiid & Harden Power 76ers to Game 6 Laugher Against Raptors

 

Photo: Chris Graythen / Getty Images