Chris Paul Made NBA History In Jazz-Spurs Game

Chris Paul moved up on the NBA's all-time games played list.

Oct 31, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) brings the ball up the court against Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images / Rob Gray-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Spurs won by a score of 126-118.

Chris Paul has the most 10-AST games by a player in their 20th season in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/K4Zr4U7DDa

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) November 22, 2024

On Thursday evening, the San Antonio Spurs are playing the Utah Jazz at home in Texas.

Chris Paul is playing in his 1,288th career regular season game, which moves ahead of Derek Fisher for sole possession of 25th on the NBA's all-time games played list.

Following Fisher, the next player for Paul to pass will be Mark Jackson (1,296).

Nov 16, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) controls the ball during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Paul came into Thursday's showdown with averages of 10.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 46.7% from the field and 39.7% from the three-point range in 15 games.

The future Hall of Famer is in his first season playing for the Spurs after spending last year with the Golden State Warriors.

Nov 9, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) sets up to shoot in the second half against the Utah Jazz at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

The Spurs are the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 7-8 record in their first 15 games.

They are coming off a 110-104 victory over the OKC Thunder (at home).

Paul finished the game with 14 points, five rebounds and 11 assists while shooting 5/10 from the field and 4/7 from the three-point range.

Chris Paul tonight:

14 PTS
5 REB
11 AST
4-7 3P

Beat the 1 seed to get the Spurs their first ever NBA Cup win. pic.twitter.com/qdtz7pMgzE

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 20, 2024

Following the Jazz, the Spurs will resume action on Saturday evening when they host Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors.

At home, they are 6-3 in their first nine games.

Emirates NBA Cup Moment - CP3 Leads the Way

With Victor Wembanyama out of the lineup, the San Antonio Spurs faced a tall task against the OKC Thunder in their Emirates NBA Cup matchup. Then, Chris Paul happened, putting up a double-double and hitting a crucial three to seal the… pic.twitter.com/fTM8ChDKC6

— NBA Africa (@NBA_Africa) November 21, 2024

Paul was the fourth pick in the 2005 NBA Draft out of Wake Forest.

He is in his 20th season in the league.

In addition to the Warriors and Spurs, Paul has also spent time with the Phoenix Suns, OKC Thunder, LA Clippers, (New Orleans) Hornets and Houston Rockets.