Chris Paul returning for Warriors’ playoff push; Top 2024 NFL Combine storylines

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CHRIS PAUL AND THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

With little margin for error in a sprint to the finish, the Warriors are getting a key piece back, and not a moment too soon. Chris Paul, who has not played since Jan. 5 due to a hand injury, is off the injury report and expected to return tonight at the Wizards.

Paul’s overall numbers — 8.9 points per game (his lowest ever) and 7.2 assists per game (his second-lowest ever) on 42.4% shooting (his second-lowest ever) — aren’t anything special, but he’s returning to a Warriors team that looks very different from when he last played. And he’ll fill a crucial role, Sam Quinn writes.

Quinn: “Paul will likely now play more bench minutes alongside Klay Thompson, and that is a pairing that has largely worked for the Warriors this season. In roughly 500 minutes together so far, the…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-02-27 13:54:17

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