Chris Paul Has Done It.

Chris Paul Has Done It.[/b]

He's in their heads. He's under their skin. The sneaky and sadistic Los Angeles Clippers point guard simply wouldn't let up in a 98-96 Game 3 win against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena.

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Now he is in control of this narrative, as well as this first-round series that suddenly looks so one-sided. The Paul-bearer, as he might be called in these parts sometime soon, may be presiding over the Warriors' funeral. It wasn't enough that Paul was sick. A fever of 100 degrees was slowing him down, yet he played with his ferocious pace and made Warriors star Stephen Curry look like he was running a temp of 110. Curry stayed on the court afterward to plead his case with official Ken Mauer, and then shared his frustration afterward when asked if it was definitely a foul.

Hundred percent, said Curry, who had 16 points (5-for-12 shooting) and 15 assists in 43 minutes. I feel like that. Obviously (the officials) didn't feel like that, so I'm not going to complain about it. I thought if a guy is going up to shoot the ball, and you have a forearm body contact on the jump, that's usually a foul. I'm sure they were looking at my release, to see if he hit my arm. But there was a lot more going on than that. They probably didn't want to have a conversation. All they said was 'I didn't think you got hit there. It felt like (he was also hit on the arm), but I knew I got hit on the body. That's why I was off balance. That's my go-to move is the step back. I don't shoot airballs very often.

Blake Griffin was the new-and-improved Blake Griffin again, burying bankshots, turnarounds and dunks while finishing with 32 points on 15-for-25 shooting (61.2% for the series). But its center DeAndre Jordan who's the insult-to-injury contributor for the Clippers, the big free agent fish that got away back in the summer of 2011 and whose impact is felt even more now because Golden State is without the big man who took his place (Andrew Bogut, fractured rib). The Warriors loved to hate him again. It was winning time, as Paul would say, and he was the winner. You just try to find a way, Paul said. Nobody cares about your hamstring. Nobody cares if you're sick or anything like that. You just try to find a way to win. I knew we had two days in between games so you just leave it all out there. You play to win, by any means necessary I guess.

 
Chris Paul has done it. The veteran point guard has once again proven his mettle, demonstrating why he remains one of the most respected and influential players in the NBA. Despite the passage of time and the rise of younger stars, Paul continues to command the court with his exceptional playmaking, leadership, and competitive spirit. His recent performance has been nothing short of spectacular, showcasing his ability to adapt and thrive in any situation. Whether it's leading his team to crucial victories, setting up his teammates for success, or making clutch plays in the final moments of a game, Chris Paul has consistently delivered. His career is a testament to the power of perseverance, hard work, and a relentless drive to succeed. As he continues to add to his legacy, fans and peers alike are reminded of the impact a true leader can have on the game of basketball.
 
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