Houston advances to conference finals

2018-05-09T05:02:51+00:00 2018-05-09T07:15:23+00:00.

Aris Barkas

09/May/18 05:02

Eurohoops.net

For the first time in his hall of fame career, Chris Paul will compete in the Western Conference Finals.

By Eurohoops Team/info@eurohoops.net

Even though James Harden had an off night with 18 points on 7-of-22 shooting, Chris Paul scored a playoff career-high 41 points to help his team close out the series with a 112-102 victory.

The veteran point guard added 7 rebounds, 10 assists and a steal with no turnovers in a superb all-around performance.

Swiss center, Clint Capela blocked 5 shots adding 5 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals for the winning side.

The Utah Jazz put up a fight and Donovan Mitchell who had to leave the game due to injury scored 22 of his 24 points in the third quarter in which his team made a run.

French center, Rudy Gobert had 12 points, 8 rebounds, an assist and 5 blocks for Utah.

Sweedish forward, Jonas Jerebko played 6 minutes and had 3 points and 3 boards for the losing side.

Houston will play the winner of the Golden StateNew Orleans Pelicans with a home court advantage.

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