The Phoenix Suns are going to the NBA Finals, and Chris Paul is a big reason why.
The veteran point guard and future Hall of Famer absolutely dominated the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals. CP3 was on fire during perhaps the biggest game of his career, dropping 41 points to go with eight assists, four rebounds and three steals in a 130-103 win. The 36-year-old guard tied his career playoff high in points in the victory, and was noticeably on fire in the third quarter, hitting three 3-pointers and going on an 8-0 run to close it out by himself.
In appreciation for Paul making his first-ever NBA Finals, his fellow stars gave him props on Twitter.
Yo @Suns y’all did that. Respect. Congrats. 16 yrs a long time @CP3 :raised_hands::skin-tone-4::raised_hands::skin-tone-4::raised_hands::skin-tone-4::raised_hands::skin-tone-4:
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) July 1, 2021
:bouquet::bouquet::bouquet: @CP3
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) July 1, 2021
CP !! Earned
— JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) July 1, 2021
CP! Unbelievable! What a player. What a competitor! :clap::clap::clap::clap:
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) July 1, 2021
@CP3 :bouquet:
— Tyson Chandler (@tysonchandler) July 1, 2021
Suns coach Monty Williams also received a nice tribute from Jeremy Lin.
Monty Williams and his journey is impossible to not love and root for. Sooo heartwarming. Faith, perseverance and hope :pray::skin-tone-3:
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) July 1, 2021
The Suns will face either the Atlanta Hawks or Milwaukee Bucks, who are currently tied 2-2 in the Eastern Conference finals.