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New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul gets an offseason of rest
In two of the previous three years, Chris Paul didn't have a respite after the grind of an 82-game regular season, plus two playoff series last season, before participating in tough international competition. Despite the extended work, Paul helped the...
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The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com — ... John Reid of The Times-Picayune:  “This summer, Paul can finally enjoy an offseason of rest. After the Hornets were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in the first round last month, it appeared as if he could use it. During the series, Paul required treatment for a sore right knee and elbow and played a team-high 40.2 minutes per game. In a 107-86 loss in Game 5, Paul played 46 of 48 minutes and finished with 12 points. He played 45 minutes in the Hornets’ 95-93 victory in Game 3 at the New Orleans Arena. Throughout the regular season, Paul played ...

The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com — ... John Reid of The Times-Picayune:  “This summer, Paul can finally enjoy an offseason of rest. After the Hornets were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in the first round last month, it appeared as if he could use it. During the series, Paul required treatment for a sore right knee and elbow and played a team-high 40.2 minutes per game. In a 107-86 loss in Game 5, Paul played 46 of 48 minutes and finished with 12 points. He played 45 minutes in the Hornets’ 95-93 victory in Game 3 at the New Orleans Arena. Throughout the regular season, Paul played ...

The Monday Fix
TheBasketballJunkie.com — ... Hornets PG Chris Paul plans on resting quite a bit this off-season - presumably until the birth of his son (due May 24). "I just want my body to recuperate," Paul said, regarding his summer plans. "It has been non-stop since the Olympics. I'll be at home all summer long resting. I say I'm going to do that, but I'd probably go shoot. I'm going to limit myself from running, but there is nothing wrong with shooting." ...

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