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Chris Paul`s Injury Status  

The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets will play Game 5 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night in Colorado.  

Devin Booker and Kevin Dusant

Kevin Durant and Devin Booker 

The first team in NBA playoffs history, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, both set records of 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in back-to-back playoff games. 

• Paul is no longer the superstar he once was at age 38, but in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, he is still averaging 12.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.

• While the Suns dropped the first two games of the series (in Denver), they managed to win games three and four at home (without Paul). 

• Over the past two games, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have stepped up significantly, scoring 158 points in total. 
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Chris Paul Fined $35K for Making Contact with Ref in Rockets vs. Warriors Game 1 

Chris Paul Fined $35K for Making Contact with Ref in Rockets

According to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic, Chris Paul, the point guard for the Houston Rockets, has been fined $35,000 for making contact with a referee during Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors. However, he won't be suspended for Game 2 on Tuesday.