Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns earned their first playoff win on Tuesday. The Suns took care of the Los Angeles Clippers 123-109. However, the game was more than a win for the Suns and Paul. The legendary point guard got his first win while NBA official Scott Foster was calling his game. Paul had previously been 0-14 when Foster officiated one of his playoff games. Now Paul can celebrate finally earning a victory while the longtime official was on the clock.
Paul’s record with Foster has been a huge topic on social media. Every time the official announcements are made for a Paul playoff game, everyone searches for Foster’s name. However, it is unknown if there is real beef between the two. The longtime losing streak could just be a part of a strange coincidence. However, that doesn’t stop Twitter from running with the narrative. Check out some of the best Twitter reactions below.
Chris Paul Defeats His Playoff Nemesis
Chris Paul is a new man after getting a playoff win with Scott Foster officiating
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) April 19, 2023
Chris Paul is cooking, the Suns are up double digits in the fourth
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— 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒆
(@Three_Cone) April 19, 2023
After the game, Paul claimed that he didn’t even realize the win with Foster on the court. However, something tells me that may not have been the entire truth. Paul finished the game with 16 points and 8 assists, with nearly 38 minutes of action. Now that Paul has the ugly history with Foster behind him, maybe a new streak begins. It has yet to be revealed who will be officiating Game 3 of the Clippers-Suns. But it would add to the drama seeing Foster’s name on that officiating lineup card. A move that could easily be done by a league looking to create drama.
Whatever the case may be, the Suns are focused entirely on the Clippers. The first two meetings between the teams have been great games. Now the Suns will have to travel to Los Angeles in hopes of bringing back a series lead to Phoenix. Do you believe that Chris Paul kept up with his playoff record with Foster? Have the Suns found a rhythm after their Game 2 victory? Give us your thoughts on Paul’s record-breaking game in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it locked in here with HNHH.
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