With the SUNS without Bridges, Paul will have to play more over the next three weeks

March 12 news Sun home court 119-128 defeat King.

Paul finished with 16 points, 16 assists, six rebounds and one steal on 6-of-13 shooting. Durant is out at least three weeks with a sprained ankle.

Sun podcast host Sam Cooper tweeted: Chris Paul must understand that his role will be different over the next 3 weeks, for better or worse. 16 assists is great, but role players are hobbled and there’s not even a Bridge-like player to lean on, we need you to shoot the ball.