OKC Thunder win a close one against the Suns in Phoenix: grades

PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 31: Chris Paul #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 31, 2020 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 31: Chris Paul #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 31, 2020 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
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JANUARY 04: Danilo Gallinari #8 talks with head coach Billy Donovan of the OKC Thunder during the second half (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

After a slow start, CP3 put in a vintage performance to silence the Suns crowd tonight. Chris Paul scored 20 points, dished 10 assists and even added 3 steals to his totals. He is a deserving All-Star and played like it tonight, he has earned it this year by being the leader of this fun and exciting team.

Shai had a tough time finding his shot tonight but overall played a solid game. He scored 12 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and had 4 assists. He shot the ball poorly, but he showed the aggressiveness that his taken his game to higher levels so far this season.

Another solid night for the surprising rookie Lu Dort tonight. In his return to Arizona, Dort played hard nosed defense and scored eight points before sitting a lot of the game due to foul trouble. The OKC Thunder have only lost one game when he starts – –  just saying.

Fantastic game from Danilo Gallinari tonight. He scored a team-high 27 points and routinely scored the ball at will against the Suns. He is by far the OKC Thunder’s most impressive offensive player.

So-so game tonight from Steven Adams. He was plagued with foul trouble all evening and never really got into a rhythm throughout the match. The big kiwi scored eight points on the evening for the OKC Thunder.