AP Photo/Mark J. TerrillChris Paul scored 41 points in 16 of 24 shooting to help his Phoenix Suns reach the NBA Finals. This was after a win over the Los Angeles Clippers (130-103) on Wednesday.He spoke on the court with Rachel Nichols, ESPN's basketball reporter, and discussed a variety of topics.Notable: Nichols asked Paul what mission he was on, referring to the point in the game where he scored 14 points for the Suns during a 16-3 run. Paul replied (39 second mark) "Don't Lose."Paul scored 31 points in the second period, with 19 in the fourth. He scored an 8-0 run during the 16-3 stretch, and he also made 7 of 8 three-pointers.With a player like that, it's difficult for any team to lose. The Suns rallied around their star.He'll now be playing in the NBA Finals. This is his first appearance in the NBA Finals in his long and distinguished career. It includes 11 All-Star Game appearances as well as 10 All-NBA Team spots.The Suns will take on the winner of Eastern Conference Finals. This tie is at two games each between the Atlanta Hawks or Milwaukee Bucks.
