WATCH: Chris Paul Nutmegs Isaiah Hartenstein in the Game against Rockets

Chris Paul stole the show when the Oklahoma City Thunder humbled Houston Rockets on Thursday in the NBA.

One of the moves of the game was Paul going past Isaiah Hartenstein with a nutmeg and putting in a stop shot.

Paul finished the night with 18 points, six rebounds and five assists shooting 50% from the field. On a night which was supposed to be Russell Westbrook’s, Chris Paul almost snatched it.

Westbrook and Paul were involved in a blockbuster trade wove on the deadline day. Westbrook made the move after having played 10 years for Oklahoma City. In his time there, Westbrook had established himself as one of the best players for the Thunder and the fans absolutely love him for his achievements there.

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Thursday’s encounter was the first time Westbrook would be going to Oklahoma City in a Rockets jersey, and it was a much anticipated moment. Although Westbrook had his moments, the man of the moment at the end of the day was Paul for his performance.

As Oklahoma City won the game 113-92, five of their players returned double-figure points,

Here is how people on Twitter reacted to Paul’s performance-

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