By Connor Letourneau Updated 1:13 pm, Monday, May 28, 2018 Warriors vs. Rockets, Game 7 of Western Conference finals Time: 6 p.m. PT Where: Toyota Center, Houston Coaches: Steve Kerr, 4th season with Warriors (265-63 with Warriors and overall); Mike D'Antoni, 2nd season with Rockets (120-44 with Rockets and 575-470 overall) TV/Radio: TNT/ESPN Radio and 95.7 The Game Records: Warriors (11-5 in playoffs, 3-3 in series); Rockets (11-5, 3-3) Projected Warriors starters: PG Stephen Curry (24.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg), SG Klay Thompson (20.6 ppg, 2.1 apg), SF Kevin Durant (28.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg), PF Draymond Green (11.2 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 8.3 apg), C Kevon Looney (4.5 ppg, 4.9 rpg) Projected Rockets starters: PG James Harden (28.4 ppg, 6.9 apg), SG Eric Gordon (14.9 ppg, 1.4 apg), SF P.J. Tucker (8.6 ppg, 6.2 rpg), PF Trevor Ariza (9.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg), C Clint Capela (12.3 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 2.3 bpg) Warriors injury report: C Kevon Looney (sore left toe) is probable. SF Andre Iguodala (left lateral … [Read more...] about Warriors game day: Will Rockets’ Chris Paul play Game 7?
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After dealing with soreness late in Game 2, Rockets’ Chris Paul returns to practice
Published 12:35 pm, Friday, May 18, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Staff / Houston Chronicle Image 1of/5 CaptionClose Image 1 of 5 Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) defends Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in Houston. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) defends Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals at the Toyota Center, Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in ... more … [Read more...] about After dealing with soreness late in Game 2, Rockets’ Chris Paul returns to practice
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ROCKETS 100, JAZZ 87 SALT LAKE CITY -- Chris Paul says that mid-range jumpers are like layups for him. The Houston Rockets have emphasized dunks and three-pointers in becoming one of the NBA's most efficient offenses but Paul's in-between jumpers proved to be the difference when the long-range shots weren't falling. "I wasn't joking about that," Paul said of his layup comment. "If (Rudy) Gobert's going to back, that's what I'm going to shoot." Paul had 27 points and 12 rebounds while James Harden scored 24 points to power the Houston Rockets to a 100-87 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night, taking a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. "It showed a lot of grit for us to come in here and win two games," Paul said. Paul, playing the sidekick to Harden for most of his first season in Houston, took center stage, controlling the tempo and getting to his favorite spots as the Rockets led from start to finish. "Chris is shooting those shots like a layup," Harden said. "He … [Read more...] about Paul’s 27 power Rockets
Chris Paul scores 27 as Rockets beat Jazz to take 3-1 series lead
Associated Press Published 9:37 pm, Sunday, May 6, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Gene Sweeney Jr. / Getty Images Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 06: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets shoots over Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz in the second half during Game Four of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena on May 6, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rockets beat the Jazz 100-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) less SALT … [Read more...] about Chris Paul scores 27 as Rockets beat Jazz to take 3-1 series lead
Chris Paul’s brother C.J. nearly ejected by Jazz security
By Matt Young Updated 12:37 am, Monday, May 7, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-18', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 18', target_type: … [Read more...] about Chris Paul’s brother C.J. nearly ejected by Jazz security