The Indiana Pacers redeemed their February 8 blowout to the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center tonight. Riding high on the blowout win against the Detroit Pistons, the Indy team matched every punch by the hosts. That was until the Warriors’ guns caught flames of misfire. The Warriors failed to capitalize on their biggest asset, the three-point line (29.2% from the arc), embarking on a dismal third quarter. While plenty of storylines shimmer from the matchup, a specific instant involving Chris Paul in the last minute of the game sits at the top.

30 seconds to the final buzzer, Chris Paul garnered a technical foul on the defensive end of the court. Seconds later, as the Warriors failed to close out the game, Indiana paced the floor to dribble out the clock. However, what is usually a game’s end, saw Chris Paul (ejected) callously walking off the court with 6.6 left on the clock.

Leading to the final minute, Paul contributed decently for the Golden State. Throughout his 25 minutes of action, Chris sank 50% of his shots, garnering 12 points. Moreover, he added 6 rebounds and 4 assists to the stat sheet. Regardless, his last 30 seconds on the court pose a concerning glimpse for the Warriors.

Near the 35-second mark, Chris Paul airballed an open three from the weakside corner. While missed shots are part of the game, Paul displayed a bemusing demeanor right after; lacking focus on the play at hand. As a result, Paul invited a technical with 22.6 left on the clock. Being called for his veteran presence on the Warriors squad, CP’s puzzling glimpse can raise questions on his leadership.

With little to no signs of altercations on the court, fans dive deep to justify their seasoned guard leaving the hardwood. However, Chris Paul, minutes after the game, added himself to the mix.

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While swarming over Paul’s clips on social media, fans awaited the post-game pressers to pick CP’s brain on his ejection. However, before appearing for the mics, Paul took to his Instagram, taking a shot at Tony Brothers (referee from the Warriors-Pacers game).

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Moreover, Paul proceeded to clarify the events that led to his ejection from the court. For his initial technical, Paul claimed to call Tony Brother a “Tik Toker”. For his 2nd tech, Paul resonated that Brothers “has too much power”.

While Paul’s opinions might receive support from several athletes in the league, the Warriors need the veteran to tame his fire. Currently, the Warriors prioritize climbing ahead of their lower ranking in the Western Conference. They are 10th in the latest standings, with Houston Rockets slowly narrowing the gap through their 7-game winning streak.

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