Chris Paul scores a season-high 31, double-doubles as Rockets top Hornets
Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul had one of his best games of the season on Wednesday, racking up 31 points on 10-of-18 shooting and adding 11 assists, 7 rebounds and 2 steals in 35.1 minutes of action in a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
What It Means:
The Rockets are now 11-0 since Paul returned from his knee injury in mid-November, and he's averaging 16.2 points, 9.6 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 2.1 steals in only 30.1 minutes per game.
numberFire's models project Paul for 17.3 points, 7.7 assists and 4.6 boards in 32.1 minutes of action against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.
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