MEMPHIS, Tenn. - On a night the Phoenix Suns made a franchise-record 3-pointers, Chris Paul passed a hero on the NBA’s career assists list. Paul had six assists in the Suns’ 128-97 romp over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night to pass Oscar Robertson for sixth place. Paul has 9,891 assists, four more than Robertson had in his Hall of Fame career. …Early in the third quarter, Paul and Bridges were a combined 11 for 11 from the field, including seven 3-pointers. Those guys will be back in the action (Sunday against Dallas).”GAME BALLDuring his postgame interview, Paul was holding the game ball in recognition of passing Robertson.

Source: thestar February 21, 2021 04:40 UTC