NBA Twitter reacts to an intense exchange between Chris Paul and Kawhi Leonard after a tense bump between Chris Paul and Kawhi Leonard following Game 2 between the Clippers and Suns. NBA Twitter has been quick to react to the incident.
The exchange, which saw the two players bump into each other, perfectly symbolized the intensity of the first round series, as well as the personal history among the two players. All-in-all, this match-up is shaping up to be an all-time classic.
Despite the loss in Game 2, Kawhi Leonard has been in impressive form for the Clippers, with a game-high 38 points in Game 1 and another stellar performance in Game 2. He finished with 31 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals. His return to full fitness has been a major boost for the team.
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Will Chris Paul get the better of Kawhi Leonard?
Chris Paul, despite his age, remains a vital component of the Phoenix Suns team, with 16 points, eight assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block in Game 2. The exchange between the two players has caused a stir on social media, with NBA Twitter quick to weigh in on the situation.
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While there has never been any particular bad blood between Paul and Leonard, the exchange showed just how competitive the series is. Chris Paul broke his infamous stretch of 13 consecutive playoff losses in games officiated by Scott Foster.
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He will be hoping to break another longstanding record this postseason by winning an NBA championship, with the addition of Kevin Durant to the Nets making it his best chance yet.
