Chris Paul helped lead the San Antonio Spurs to a big win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. He scored 13 points and dished out 10 assists, achieving a double-double. Paul also grabbed three steals, leading both his team and the game in assists and steals. The Spurs won with a score of 126-102.
What It Means
Paul’s performance against the Lakers marked his eighth game this season with at least 10 assists. He’s been consistent in setting up his teammates, averaging 8.3 assists per game, which ranks him fourth among point guards this season. His scoring was above his average of 9.6 points per game, showing improvement from recent games where he has had multiple streaks of scoring at least 10 points. Paul’s ability to lead in assists is evident as he has led all players in assists in over half of his games this season.
