Chris Paul's Status For Suns Game On Friday Against Pacers

Chris Paul will be available on Friday night for the game between the Phoenix Suns and Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.

The Phoenix Suns are in Indianapolis to take on the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, and for the game they will have All-Star point guard Chris Paul available. 

He had missed practice on Thursday to receive additional COVID-19 testing, but will be able to play (see tweets below from Duane Ranking of AZ Central).

Chris Paul is available to play tomorrow night vs. #Pacers. #Suns https://t.co/WWFTZfKesY

— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) January 13, 2022

Chris Paul isn't listed on Suns injury report. Paul wasn't at Thursday's practice as he received additional COVID-19 testing.

Cam Johnson (ankle) questionable. Ish Wainright (return to competition reconditioning) questionable. #Suns

— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) January 13, 2022

The Suns come into the game as the top seed in the Western Conference, and have the best record in the entire NBA at 31-9 in 40 games played. 

They made the NBA Finals last season after trading for Paul, and they have been an elite team since he got to Phoenix.    

This season they look like they have the ability to get right back to the NBA Finals. 

As for the Pacers, they come into the game at 15-27 in 32 games. 

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