SALT LAKE CITY — Even on his 33rd birthday Sunday, Houston Rockets floor general Chris Paul played Game 4 with a scowl on his face.
With a chance to take a 3-1 edge in the Western Conference semifinals series on the road, Paul refused to let up on the Utah Jazz.
In front of a sellout crowd at Vivint Arena, Paul put up a game-high 27 points with 12 rebounds and six assists to help the Rockets win, 100-87.
“I’m always like that,” Paul described his temperament. “Ain’t no additional pressure. We’re just taking it one game at a time.