Spurs' Chris Paul: Season-high four pilfers in win
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Paul closed with 12 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists, one block and four steals across 32 minutes during Thursday's 133-126 overtime win over the Hawks.
The 39-year-old point guard didn't supply a lot of offense, but he didn't need to with Victor Wembanyama going off for 42 points. Paul still scored in double digits for the first time in four games though, and his four steals were a season high. The future Hall of Famer has provided exactly the experience and leadership a young Spurs roster needed, and Paul has recorded at least one steal in 10 straight games, averaging 8.0 points, 8.1 assists, 4.6 boards, 1.9 steals and 1.4 threes over that stretch.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Held scoreless in loss
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Paul logged zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Sunday's 106-92 loss to the Timberwolves.
Paul was held without a single point for the first time this season. He's been ice-cold lately, scoring a combined 11 points in his last three outings. He's been productive elsewhere, however, averaging 9.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in seven December outings.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Reaches No. 2 in all-time assists
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Paul notched six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, 10 assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 121-116 victory over the Pelicans.
Paul's 10 assists moved him to No. 2 in all-time assists (12,099), placing him above Jason Kidd (12,091) and only behind John Stockton (15,806). Paul is on a particularly good stretch of passing lately, dropping at least eight dimes in five straight games and averaging 10.0 assists during this run. The future Hall-of-Famer is having a bounceback season with the Spurs following his one-year stint with the Warriors.
Paul racked up 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 139-124 loss to the Bulls.
Paul once again led the Spurs in assists Thursday, and he was one dime shy from registering his ninth double-double of the season. He hasn't scored 20 points or more in a game this season, though he isn't expected to carry the scoring load at this stage of his career. Paul is averaging 10.4 points, 8.3 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 28.8 minutes per game this season.
Paul notched 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 127-125 win over Sacramento.
Paul didn't have his best shooting performance Sunday, but Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie carried the team on that end of the floor. Paul, thus, did what he does best at this stage of his career, finishing with 10 assists and only two turnovers. He's posted 37 assists and only four turnovers over his last five appearances while also averaging 10.8 points per game in that stretch.
Paul closed with 13 points (4-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 126-118 win over the Jazz.
Paul endured a relatively slow start to the season, but he's been excellent in recent weeks, thriving as a playmaker but also delivering decent scoring numbers when called upon. The veteran floor general has dished out 10 or more assists in five of his last six appearances while notching four double-doubles in that span. Despite being one of the oldest players in the NBA, Paul continues to thrive as a playmaking presence. He's recorded eight games with at least 10 assists in 16 contests this season.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Good to go against Utah
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Paul (thumb) is available for Thursday's game versus the Jazz, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Paul has been upgraded from probable to available Thursday despite dealing with a left thumb sprain. Across his last five appearances, Paul is averaging 11.4 points, 9.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 28.8 minutes.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Dealing with sprained thumb
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Paul is probable for Thursday's game against Utah due to a left thumb sprain.
Paul popped up on Wednesday evening's injury report after logging 31 minutes without an injury designation in Tuesday's win over Oklahoma City. His status will need to be monitored with Victor Wembanyama (knee) and Devin Vassell (knee) already ruled out for Thursday. Paul has yet to miss a game this season.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Seals up double-double in win
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Paul had 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), five rebounds and 11 assists over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 110-104 win over the Thunder.
As expected, the dimes keep dropping for Paul. He's recorded double-digit assist totals in seven of 15 games and ranks sixth in the league with 117 assists. Paul's three-point shot was also on fire in the win, matching a season high with seven attempts from deep.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Limited impact in blowout loss
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Paul notched 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Saturday's 110-93 loss to the Mavericks.
The Spurs competed hard in the first two quarters but crumbled in the second half, so Paul's minutes were cut short once the game got out of reach for San Antonio. The three assists tied a season-low mark for the veteran floor general, but at least Paul managed to score in double digits for the third time over his last four appearances. He's averaging 10.8 points and 8.5 assists per game in that stretch.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Dishes 11 dimes Friday
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Paul finished Friday's 120-115 loss to the Lakers with 11 points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 assists, two rebounds and two steals over 29 minutes.
Paul has tallied 11 assists in each of his last three outings, and he now has five double-doubles through the first 13 games of the 2024-25 regular season. Even though he's averaging just 28.5 minutes per game, Paul has been effective in getting Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and the rest of the young Spurs involved on offense. Paul is averaging 10.4 points, 8.8 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals to start the season.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Records fourth double-double
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Paul provided 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 116-96 victory over Sacramento.
Paul is averaging a career-low 28.6 minutes per game, which is understandable considering his age. Despite the dip in minutes, he's still excelling as a distributor and occasional sharpshooter. Instead of filling in behind him, Stephon Castle has been alongside Paul frequently and appears to be a nice complement to Paul's game. The scenario could shift somewhat when Tre Jones (ankle) returns, but Paul's veteran presence leaves the backcourt in good hands.
