On Tuesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off against the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Unfortunately, the game was marred by an injury to Thunder point guard Chris Paul. Late in the fourth quarter, Paul suffered a groin injury and had to be helped off the court.
Paul had been playing well up until that point, scoring 18 points and dishing out 8 assists. He was a key contributor to the Thunder’s success in the game, as they were leading by 11 points when he left the court.
The severity of Paul’s injury is not yet known, but it is likely to be a significant blow to the Thunder’s playoff hopes. Paul has been an integral part of the team this season, averaging 17.6 points and 6.7 assists per game. His leadership and experience have been invaluable to the young Thunder squad.
The Thunder will now have to find a way to replace Paul’s production if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs. They will also need to hope that Paul’s injury isn’t too serious and that he can return to action soon.
It remains to be seen how the Thunder will respond to this setback, but one thing is certain: Chris Paul’s injury will have a major impact on the team’s postseason prospects.
