Updated January 10th, 2020 at 15:29 IST
Chris Paul's insane nutmeg against Rockets prompts hilarious tweet from LeBron James
Chris Paul was in good touch against the Rockets. The 34-year-old pulled off an insane nutmeg to prompt a hilarious reaction from Lakers' LeBron James.
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Oklahoma City Thunder beat Houston Rockets 113-92 on Thursday night (Friday IST) at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. While former Thunder star Russell Westbrook stole the show with a 34-point display, Thunder star Chris Paul was busy making headlines of his own. The 34-year-old guard left the fans stunned when he nutmegged Isaiah Hartenstein, before going on to hit the basket.
That's just rude, Mr. Paul. 😏 #nutmeg #havinghisway @CP3 | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/B3NEE9V9xU
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder)
During Q4 of the game, with Thunder leading 99-75 against Rockets, Chris Paul pulled off an insane nutmeg on the onrushing Isaiah Hartenstein. With Isaiah Hartenstein left baffled, Paul finished off the move with an easy layup. Fans kept cheering for the guard but Paul just kept running back to his position to defend against the Rockets. Chris Paul finished the game with 18 points, six rebounds and five assists.
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Watch: Chris Paul pull-off a nutmeg on Rockets' Isaiah Hartenstein
Chris Paul nutmegs Isaiah Hartenstein, with the replays pic.twitter.com/6jtiAUHUAK
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero)
Chris Paul's nutmeg prompted an instant reaction from Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. James took to Twitter to post a hilarious tweet lauding Paul's move against the Rockets.
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LeBron James surely loved Chris Paul's nutmeg
CP stop it!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
— LeBron James (@KingJames)
Rockets vs Thunder highlights
Chris Paul was traded off by Houston Rockets in the offseason for Russell Westbrook. Although 34, Paul still continues to lead OKC from the front. Thunder are 22-16 in the Western Conference this season and Paul is averaging 16.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.4 assists.
Also Read | Chris Paul Becomes Second NBA Player To Reach 18,000 Points, 9,000 Assists, 2,000 Steals
Social media reacts to Chris Paul's nutmeg
Play of the Season
— Deplorable Linda (@linloy)
CP3 is veteran of NBA and i respect him how he leads OKC on a winning team.
— EP✋🏻🤙🏻 (@EPeirson4)
don’t trade anyone trade for someone and lets win the finals
— Jack❄️ (@JacksUpNext)
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Image Courtesy: LeBron James, OKC Thunder Twitter
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Published January 10th, 2020 at 15:29 IST