NBA Playoffs: Suns' Chris Paul Updated Status Against Lakers

The Suns and their fans can relax and take a deep breath as Chris Paul has been cleared to return to the game on Sunday against the Lakers.

Paul hurt his shoulder earlier in the game, and the photo of him on the ground can be seen in a post from Bleacher Report below.

Chris Paul goes down with an apparent injury

Hope he’s okay 🙏 pic.twitter.com/9fzidecYWl
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 23, 2021

However, Paul is available to return per the Suns.

CHRIS PAUL IS BACK ON THE FLOOR LADIES AND GENTS.
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) May 23, 2021

Injury update:

Chris Paul: Right Shoulder Contusion

AVAILABLE TO RETURN.
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) May 23, 2021

The Lakers were 2-point underdogs against the Suns in Phoenix on Sunday for Game 1, according to FanDuel.

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