Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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Chris Paul exploded in the second half of Game 2 against the Dallas Mavericks, again authoring a great 4th quarter performance in the playoffs. This detailed film room study breaks down how Paul and the Phoenix Suns attacked Luka Doncic and the Mavericks defense in their 2022 Western Conference semifinal matchup.

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