The Suns and the Clippers have one win apiece of their Western Conference playoffs sequence after Game 2 and there was no love misplaced between Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul.
Phoenix tied up the sequence with a 123-109 on Tuesday evening, the place LA seemed robust early however the house aspect in the end prevailed.
After the sport, followers took to Twitter as they seen a very chilly change between Paul and Leonard.
this CP3 and Kawhi bump 👀 what’s that about pic.twitter.com/djEXms4UTF
— alex medina (@mrmedina) April 19, 2023
Many followers mentioned that the change was honest contemplating what simply went down on the court docket however NBA Insider Chris Haynes has now make clear what really occurred after Game 2.
“I personally witnessed this “exchange” up shut. Chris Paul gave Kawhi Leonard a pat on the midsection and Leonard slapped Paul’s leg. The bump was unintentional. Those two are good,” Haynes wrote on Twitter.
Suns level guard Paul had 16 factors, 4 rebounds and eight assists within the win whereas Clippers ahead Leonard completed the evening with 31 factors, eight rebounds and 7 assists.
Phoenix and LAC will each get an opportunity to take a sequence lead on Thursday April 20 at 10:30PM ET when Game 3 will happen.
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