PHOENIX (AP) — Even without Chris Paul, the Phoenix Suns did what they’ve done pretty much every time they’ve taken the court this year.
Win a basketball game.
Depending on the status of Paul’s right hand, the Suns might have to figure out more ways to win without their star point guard following the All-Star break.
Devin Booker scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton added 23 and the NBA-leading Suns extended their winning streak to seven games, rallying after Paul was hurt and then ejected to beat the Houston Rockets 124-121 on Wednesday night.
Phoenix improved to 48-10 heading into the All-Star break, but the main concern was the status of Paul’s hand. The 12-time All-Star was angry after getting his right hand jammed on a pass and argued for the first technical.
He then bumped into referee J.T. Orr a few seconds later, which earned the second technical. Paul left the court holding his right hand but it was unclear if the injury was serious. There was no official update after the…