Chris Paul makes history in Suns win to clinch series

Jorge Sierra: Most shots without a miss in a game in NBA playoffs history 1. Chris Paul: 14 2. Nene and Larry O’Neill: 12 OUTRAGEOUS. Especially as a point guard. At 6-foot. At almost 37.Source: Twitter @hoopshype

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Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunovChris Paul just had the greatest shooting night in NBA history. First player to ever hit and take 14 shots in a playoff game. It’s just 9th time ever a player has taken at least 14 shots and hit them all. Only 2 others also hit all their FTs — none more than CP3’s 4 FTAs tonight. – 10:09 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinMy big takeaways from this Suns-Pelicans series:-Chris Paul is 27, not 37.-How the hell did Jose Alvarado go undrafted-Willie Green is gonna make a dent on this league – 10:08 PM

Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShowWillie Green gave us two truly amazing real moments in playoffs. That speech in Clips game and that real emotion at end of game. Real one. CP3 is a menace. – 10:06 PM

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBAPOINT GOD PERFECTION 🔥Chris Paul is the first player in NBA history to make 13+ shots in a playoff game without a miss!CP3: 33 PTS, 14-14 FG, 8 ASTSuns advance to the Western Conference semis ☀️ pic.twitter.com/a4yvSzZd9i – 10:06 PM

David Hardisty @clutchfansJames Harden and Chris Paul each came up really big tonight to help their teams advance to the semifinals. Imagine if those two were on the same team. – 10:06 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinIt’s incredible seeing the love —and emotions — between Chris Paul and Willie Green.“I root for this team when I’m not playing against them,” said Paul, who was 14-for-14 from the field. – 10:06 PM

J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichaelThis is what drives me nuts about CP3. This bama went 14-for-14 and was a straight killa in this closeout. I love his edge. But just doesn’t need to do the below the belt stuff when he gets testy. – 10:06 PM

StatMuse @statmuseGod Point God pic.twitter.com/2OILHXYo9q – 10:05 PM

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StatMuse @statmuseChris Paul close out game:— Perfect from the field— Perfect from three— Perfect from the line— Most playoff points ever without missing— Most playoff field goals ever without missingPOINT. GOD. pic.twitter.com/oQuu6WGfSA – 10:05 PM

Kevin Love @kevinloveJust witnessed history. Really special performance @Chris Paul – 10:05 PM

David Locke @DLocke09No player in NBA history has ever changed their legacy and place in the history of the game at post 35 years old as Chris Paul has in the last two years. – 10:04 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinChris Paul finishes 14-for-14 from the field, setting a new NBA postseason record for most field goals without a miss. – 10:04 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuilloryFinal: Suns 115, Pelicans 109Ingram 21 pts & 11 asstsJones 16 pts & 4 stlsMcCollum 16 pts (7-16 FG)The Pels’ incredible run comes to an end after an all-time great performance from Chris Paul (33 pts, 14-14 FG). What a season from this group. The future is bright in NOLA. – 10:04 PM

StatMuse @statmuseChris Paul in the first round:68 AST9 TOV pic.twitter.com/jSrUBqNryh – 10:03 PM

Jorge Sierra @hoopshypeMost shots without a miss in a game in NBA playoffs history1. Chris Paul: 142. Nene and Larry O’Neill: 12OUTRAGEOUS. Especially as a point guard. At 6-foot. At almost 37. – 10:03 PM

StatMuse @statmuseChris Paul tonight:33 PTS14-14 FGThe most points without missing in a playoff game ever. Also the most makes without missing in a playoff game ever. pic.twitter.com/q2V1EBpGfi – 10:02 PM

Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBAChris Paul is the only player in NBA history to shoot 100% FG in a playoff game. (Minimum 12 attempts) 14-14 FG, 1-1 3FG, 4-4 FT – 10:02 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeerJust an insane performance from Chris Paul in the Game 6 win:33 points on a perfect 14-for-14 shooting!!! (an NBA postseason record for most made shots without a miss)5 rebounds8 assists – 10:02 PM

JD Shaw @JShawNBASuns star Chris Paul finishes with 33 points and 8 assists to close out the Pelicans in Game 6. He shot 14-of-14 from the floor, 1-of-1 from deep and 4-of-4 from the stripe. – 10:02 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuilloryWillie Green and Chris Paul share a long embrace at the end of the series pic.twitter.com/JvdPAUVVGW – 10:02 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_StilesThunder Legend Chris Paul – 10:02 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNUNo player in NBA postseason history has ended a game with 30+ points and making every field goal and every free throw.Chris Paul (33 points, 14/14 FGs, 1/1 3s, 4/4 FTs) just did it in Year 17 in a closeout game in his original NBA city. He turns 37 years old next week #PointGod – 10:02 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBACP holding onto that ball. – 10:01 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetChris Paul set an NBA playoff record for most made field goals without a single miss at 14 – 10:01 PM

Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeDid CP3 see a double at any point? – 10:01 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_FeigenChris Paul played an entire close-out game the way he typically closes out games — record setting 14 of 14, 4 for 4 from the line, for 33 with eight assists. A masterpiece. – 10:01 PM

Zach Kram @zachkramChris Paul had the most points in any game in NBA history, regular or postseason, for a player who didn’t miss an FG or FT.1. Paul (33)2. Gary Payton (32)3 (tie). Charles Barkley (31)3 (tie). Thomas Bryant (31)The previous playoff record was 26 from Serge Ibaka. – 10:00 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharaniaPhoenix Suns‘ Chris Paul sets NBA postseason record for most field-goals made without a miss: 14 for 14. – 10:00 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatkoChris Paul went 14-14 from the field tonight, setting a new NBA record for most FG made in a playoff game without a miss.The previous record of 12 was shared by Larry McNeill (April 13, 1975) and Nene (April 23, 2017). – 10:00 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinChris Paul is looking like he isn’t going to let that championship elude him again. – 10:00 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgnessChris Paul, 14 for 14 in a closeout game. And 4 for 4 at the line. No freebies. pic.twitter.com/uXUxKZiHzN – 10:00 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_LopezChris Paul was 14-of-14.It’s the best shooting performance in NBA playoff history, per @ESPNStatsInfo.Also, Paul didn’t miss a free throw either. He was 4-of-4 from the line. – 10:00 PM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWobWe’ve just witnessed the all-time Chris Paul Point God game. pic.twitter.com/srneRbLTOQ – 9:59 PM

Brian Mahoney @briancmahoneyThis series goes any longer and there might be an entire Chris Paul section in next season’s officiating points of emphasis. – 9:58 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwillIf it feels like Chris Paul hasn’t missed a shot…it’s because he hasn’t. Wow. – 9:58 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale“talk about how you’re so dependably, amazingly killer in crunch time”cp3: pic.twitter.com/4tGwWXB2U7 – 9:58 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNUI saw CP3 bury the Clippers on the last day of June last year after he missed the first couple games of WCF in H&S and looked raggedy in Games 3-5.But this is wild. – 9:58 PM

Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunovThe record for most shots taken and made in a playoff game is 12 — Nene in 2017 with the Rockets and Larry McNeill in 1975 for the Suns. Hell, only five guys have ever hit all 10 or more of their field goal attempts in a playoff game. Chris Paul is 14-for-14. – 9:57 PM

Kane Pitman @KanePitmanChris Paul is a genius.In the words of Macho Man Randy Savage: You may not like it, but accept it. – 9:57 PM

The Ringer @ringernbaChris Paul tonight pic.twitter.com/EymR8OOBmA – 9:57 PM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedcCP3 is 14 of 14 from the floor, and 1 of 1 in hitting Jose Alvarado upside his head. – 9:56 PM

Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstrohChris Paul14-14 FG pic.twitter.com/86ItisTLcP – 9:56 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuilloryChris Paul with another huge jumper. He’s got 33 points and 8 assists on 14-of-14 shooting.An all-time performance from one of the all-time greats. Pels are still within 3 with 21.7 seconds left. – 9:55 PM

Wes Goldberg @wcgoldbergChris Paul on the right block. Amazing how he can keep getting to that shot. – 9:55 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNUThis man Chris Paul has a 33-point 💯 in a one-possession closeout. No way man…. – 9:55 PM

Chris Herring @Herring_NBALMAO. Chris Paul is 14 of 14 in a closeout game on the road, weeks away from turning 37 yrs old – 9:55 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolaneChris Paul is playing this game like a man who knows he’ll have Scott Foster in an elimination game if he doesn’t win – 9:55 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13Pretty sure Jose is telling people on the bench his mouth is bloody after getting elbowed by Chris Paul on that drive. – 9:55 PM

Meghan Triplett @Meghan_TriplettChris Paul is ridiculous right now!!! – 9:54 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushnerSo many huge efforts tonight by the Pelicans’ rookies.But C.J. McCollum’s foul trouble made him a non-factor in the second half, and Chris Paul is just incredible. – 9:54 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_LopezDo not understand how the refs didn’t even take a look at Jose getting elbowed in the face by CP… – 9:54 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetChris Paul hits his FOURTEENTH shot without a miss, but the Pelicans respond quickly. Suns up 3 with the ball with 21.7 seconds to go, Monty takes a timeout – 9:54 PM

Jason Jones @mr_jasonjonesChris Paul is a HOFer at getting away with those elbows – 9:54 PM

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBAIf Chris Paul was Jaxson Hayes he would be in The Hague right now – 9:53 PM

Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBAChris Paul always seems to avoid the in-game flagrant fouls 🤦‍♂️ – 9:53 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynoldsAlvarado is going to be thrilled when that gets upgraded to a flagrant on Chris Paul tomorrow. It’ll be very helpful. – 9:53 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetChris Paul hits two FTs. Pelicans fans really wanted an offensive foul call after watching the replay, but won’t get one. Suns up 6 with 1:01 to play – 9:52 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinThis seems like a good time to repost an exclusive I had with @Chris Paul at the top of the season. Even though he’s a HOF-er, he told me that before games, he still imagines that he’s a rookie about to go up against Steve Nash.amp.foxsports.com/stories/nba/ch… – 9:52 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBARare mistake by Herb Jones there. He drifted a little too far off Devin Booker looking to help against the potential Chris Paul drive. – 9:50 PM

Rob Peterson @ShotDrJrThis is an all-timer from CP3. – 9:49 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynoldsThe record for best shooting without a miss in a playoff game is 12-for-12, done twice (Nene in 2017 and Larry McNeil in 1975).Right now, Chris Paul is 13-for-13. – 9:47 PM

Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPNChris Paul is having the best shooting game in NBA playoff history. He’s 13-of-13. No one has ever done it per @ESPNStatsInfo – 9:47 PM

James Plowright @British_BuzzCP3 coming up big in a key playoff game, doesn’t fit the lazy narrative – 9:45 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_EichenhoferTripping foul on Chris Paul is big because it puts Suns over the team limit. Alvarado will be shooting FTs coming out of the timeout, down 1 at 2:35 – 9:45 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinChris Paul, who turns 37 in a couple of weeks, is 13-for-13 from the field… – 9:44 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburnSome of these shots from Chris Paul are being aided by a higher power. It’s his time lol – 9:43 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKoselChris Paul. Will. Not. Miss. – 9:42 PM

Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBACP3: 12-12 FG, 1-1 3FG, 2-2 FT. – 9:40 PM

Matthew Tynan @Matthew_TynanChris Paul is having one of *those* kinds of nights and Jose (bleeping) Alvarado is going right back at the Suns as McCollum sits with foul trouble and Phoenix loads up on Ingram. – 9:40 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatzChris Paul isn’t just 12-for-12 from the field right now. He also hasn’t even taken a shot directly at the rim yet. Incredible. pic.twitter.com/Lz6Y7aIzzZ – 9:40 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushnerChris Paul is a wizard. – 9:40 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKoselThe Pelicans and Suns are BATTLING in this fourth quarter. Ingram, Trey and now Alvarado. New Orleans has the lead at 100-99 with 6:05 remaining despite perfection from Chris Paul (12-12 shooting). Ayton hasn’t been bad either (9-11 FGs) – 9:37 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuilloryChris Paul has 27 points and he’s 12-of-12 from the field.Unreal. – 9:35 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonThe crowd starts to groan as soon as Chris Paul turns the corner on a ball screen. They all know what’s coming. – 9:34 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetChris Paul remains perfect. 11-for-11 for 25 points – 9:34 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonCP3 and Ayton both in to start the fourth quarter. Guessing they will play all of it.Booker is in too. – 9:27 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinChris Paul 6-of-6 FGs in 3rd quarter for 13 points (1-of-1 3PT)Has 23 for the game. Is 10-of-10 from the field.Unless Booker or someone else kicks in, #Suns are going to need more of that to close out this series. Down three after three. #NBAPlayoffs – 9:27 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBAChris Paul and Deandre Ayton, combined 10/10 from midrange, 4/5 from floater range. Ayton just gave them their first miss. – 9:17 PM

Dan Favale @danfavalechris paul’s shot chart 👌 pic.twitter.com/gKhGpgi92y – 9:12 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBACP and Ayton were of course ready for the adjustment of putting 2 on Chris in PnR, they get a Bridges 3 – 9:09 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwillChris Paul has entered the “I’ve had enough” portion of the evening – 9:07 PM

Matthew Tynan @Matthew_TynanCP has had enough of the nonsense – 9:06 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_1313-point burst from Chris Paul to start the second half. He’s 10 for 10 from the field. Midrange is a layup for him right now. – 9:05 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuilloryChris Paul already has 13 points and 2 assists halfway thru the 3rd quarter. He’s coming for blood. – 9:05 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushnerDevin Booker back in.Chris Paul fully cooking.Pels getting called for a foul every possession.And a 10-point lead has disappeared in 6 minutes. – 9:04 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetAnd the Suns have the lead. Crowd is upset over the last couple offensive foul calls, and CP3 is making the Pels pay for those calls. He’s got 23 points on 10-of-10 shooting – 9:04 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKoselChris Paul is 10-10 from the field after that middy and the Suns grab a 70-69 lead. Unbelievable. – 9:04 PM

Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBACP3 and Ayton are 14-14 from the field. – 9:04 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinChris Paul is in mode.Hits first 3. 9-of-9.#Suns down one. Booker back in. – 9:03 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBANot having Alvarado in for Hayes here is just killer. CP is going after either CJ with 4 fouls or Hayes and getting wherever he wants. – 9:03 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonMy goodness. Chris Paul is now 9-for-9 from the field. Suns only trail by 1. – 9:03 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet5 fouls on CJ McCollum, and Chris Paul drills a 3 to pull the Suns back within 1… – 9:03 PM

Chris Herring @Herring_NBAChris Paul is really 8-for-8. And Ayton is 6-for-6. And New Orleans is winning for the time being anyway. – 9:03 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinChris Paul is 8-of-8Deandre Ayton is 6-of-8Remaining #Suns: 11-of-28. – 9:02 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushnerSuns offense operating with ease to start the 3Q.Chris Paul going full 4Q CP mode. Already up to 18 points, 8/8 FG. – 9:02 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetPoint God doing Point God things. Chris Paul is up to 18 points on 8-of-8 shooting and has been masterful to start the 3rd – 9:02 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKoselWe’re 4 minutes into the third quarter and Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton haven’t missed a field goal yet. They’ve combined to go 13-for-13. – 9:01 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_LopezDeandre Ayton and Chris Paul are a combined 13/13 right now. – 9:00 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetChris Paul just got CJ McCollum on the rip-through for his 4th foul – 8:58 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_LopezFYI: Chris Paul was at the table trying to check in for the last 2:45 or so of the second quarter. Just couldn’t get a stoppage to check in. – 8:48 PM

Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzmanWould have been something comedic about Chris Paul and Doc Rivers both losing tonight – 8:45 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushnerSuns tried to check Chris Paul back in with about 2:30 left in the half but there wasn’t a stoppage.A little extra rest for CP, who played just 15 mins in the half and is 4/4 FG. – 8:36 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_LopezHALF: Pelicans 58, Suns 48– Ingram: 12p, 6a, 3r– CJ: 13p, 3r– Nance: 10p, 7r– Herb: 7p, 3r, 2a, 3sPels: 48.9 FG%, 3/12 3P, 9/9 FTSuns: 48.6 FG%, 4/11 3P, 10/10 FT– Booker: 2p, 1/4 FG, 0/3 3P– CP: 10p– Ayton: 12p, 5/5 FG – 8:35 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13Pelicans have been able to rattle the Suns a little bit in these minutes with no Chris Paul and Devin Booker. Booker at 13 minutes. Wonder if they’ll up that in the second half. – 8:29 PM

Kyle Kuzma @kylekuzmaChris Paul been getting to that right elbow shot for 40 years & it ain’t damn thing you can do about it 🤣 – 8:24 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_LopezFeels like Chris Paul might’ve hit more elbow jumpers in this series than David West hit in his whole career. – 8:22 PM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWobJose Alvarado will not stop Chris Paul’ing Chris Paul. pic.twitter.com/VJ2bUQfwQJ – 8:15 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothersJose Alvarado, when Chris Paul gets aggravated with him… AK pic.twitter.com/1YxN1jlcN0 – 8:15 PM

Mike Richman @mikegrichJose Alvarado is just Chris Paul’s karmic retribution. – 8:14 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushnerNaji Marshall covering Chris Paul is a tough matchup. – 8:14 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13Chris Paul can’t even be mad at some of the stuff Jose is doing. They’re his tactics taken to another level. – 8:14 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuilloryJose just got CP with one of the biggest CP flops I’ve ever seen – 8:13 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetChris Paul got Jose Alvarado with a shot, but he *was* just standing there. Alvarado flopped like he got shot – 8:13 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonCP3 just couldn’t resist being the one to set the back screen on Alvarado – 8:13 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKoselJaVale McGee collapses to the floor, Jonas Valanciunas picks up his 3rd personal foul.There’s no doubt that the entire Suns roster graduated with honors from the CP3 school of flops. – 8:07 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalkChris Paul given belated flagrant foul for kick to Alvarado’s groin nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/28/chr… – 8:02 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonReally fun start. CP3 is playing downhill early and it is helping set up a lot. DA looks great again.Booker playing with that old man game for now. Using his body a lot off the dribble. No explosive movements. Wise to do so IMO. – 7:47 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin“He’s just not backing down.”Willie Green on rookie Jose Alvarado defending Chris Paul in this #Pelicans-#Suns series.When @Andrew Lopez asked Green how much is he is telling Alvarado about his close friend:“Oh I’m telling him everything and you can tell Chris that.” pic.twitter.com/JbRL15p2Uv – 7:43 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushnerThe Suns do not want any part of a Game 7.Chris Paul aggressive offensively from the jump tonight, already has 4 points in the first 3 mins. – 7:40 PM

J. Kyle Mann @jkylemannsome quick commentary on the CP3/alvarado matchup pic.twitter.com/Pe38OhEwHS – 5:46 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin#NBA assesses Chris Paul flagrant 1 foul for kicking rookie Jose Alvarado on jump shot in Game 5 (w/video of play) #Suns #Pelicans #NBAPlayoffs #NBA azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:54 PM

The Ringer @ringernbaDeandre Ayton has gone from Swiss Army knife to battering ram under the tutelage of Monty Williams and Chris Paul.@Seerat Sohi on the opportunity Ayton’s been working toward for a long time: theringer.com/2022/4/28/2304… – 4:09 PM

Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynesPhoenix Suns star Chris Paul has been assessed a Flagrant Foul 1 upon league review for his contact to New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado. – 2:51 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_MedinaChris Paul has been given a Flagrant Foul 1 for his flailing kick on Jose Alvarado in Game 5. – 2:51 PM

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