The Houston Rockets still have no idea whether starting point guard Chris Paul will be able to play Monday night when they host the Golden State Warriors for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, head coach Mike D’Antoni said that he doesn’t think Paul has even tested the hamstring at all yet. He also said Paul is “probably doubtful” for the upcoming pivotal game.
Mike D'Antoni on Chris Paul's Game 7 status: "I think it's a game-time decision. Probably doubtful, however they list it, or questionable. They will eventually test it and see if there's any possibility whatsoever." Paul has not tested his hamstring since straining it in Game 5.
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Paul’s absence was keenly felt by Houston in Game 6 Saturday night in Oakland.
The Rockets turned the ball over an absurd 21 times, and both the offense and defense fell apart in the second half in the blowout loss. In particular, James Harden, burdened with being the team’s primary ball handler with Paul on the bench, struggled. He ended up turning the ball over nine times, which matched Paul’s turnovers in the entire series.
Needless to say, the Rockets are crossing their fingers hoping Paul can play in Game 7.