Chris Paul, known for struggling in crucial moments, had seemed poised for a different outcome in 2021. Playing for the Phoenix Suns, he helped guide his team to their first NBA Finals appearance since their loss to the Chicago Bulls in 1993.
Initially holding a 2-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks, the Suns and Paul appeared to be closing in on their first championship victory. However, upon traveling to Milwaukee, they suffered back-to-back losses, with a particularly dismal showing from the 11-time all-star in their 109-103 Game 4 defeat on Wednesday night.
Paul managed just 10 points on 5-of-13 shooting, recorded a minus-10 while on the court, and committed five turnovers, including a crucial mistake with only 30 seconds remaining and the Suns down by two points.
After this lackluster performance, social media erupted as fans took to Twitter to express their disappointment in Chris Paul’s display:
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The series will shift back to Phoenix for Game 5 on Saturday night, offering Chris Paul an opportunity for redemption.
