ESPN.com · May 23, 2021
Chris Paul returns for Phoenix Suns after suffering shoulder contusion
Chris Paul returned in the second quarter of the Phoenix Suns' first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday after suffering a right shoulder contusion.
With the Suns up 11 in the second quarter, LeBron James leaped over Paul for an offensive rebound and putback layup, drawing L.A. within 38-29 with nine minutes, 24 seconds remaining.
Paul swiped for the ball with is right arm, losing his balance and as his momentum took him towards the floor, the point guard's head knocked against the right arm of teammate Cameron Johnson. Paul immediately writhed on the floor in pain as members of both the Suns and Lakers surrounded him after Phoenix called timeout.