The Suns have published the traditional “injured list” pre-game, and unsurprisingly, Chris Paul is forfeited for Game 6, scheduled tonight in Phoenix. We also note that Deandre Ayton is “uncertain” due to pain in the ribs after a collision with Bruce Brown. “He looked good, but he will still have to carry out tests” says Monty Williams about his pivot.
As for Paul, he trained before Game 5 in Denver, and again on Wednesday. He was seen doing a shootout with Kevin Durant and TJ Warren. The All-Star point guard was moving and jumping normally, but it’s not enough to give it a shot tonight in a deciding game.
“As we see him training, I’m sure some people think that if he can do that, he should play” chain the Suns coachabout his playmaker. “Except I don’t want to speculate on that because according to the reports I’m getting, nothing has changed in terms of availability. On the other hand, it does more, that’s for sure. »
Touched in Game 2 on an innocuous action 10 days ago, Paul will therefore be content to stay on the bench, to play the luxury assistants and to encourage his teammates. If he wins, maybe he will be able to play Game 7 scheduled for Sunday, with one more day off. For Williams, Paul’s presence isn’t just about points or assists.
“It’s not a question of whether he can be effective” he concludes. “It’s a question of how its effectiveness can help us in many areas. We all know what he can bring to the field. These are things that cannot be measured. It’s leadership, and a lot of things. »
