There's no question that the Suns have been the league's most dominant team throughout the 2021-22 NBA season, but they were dealt their first serious setback when All-Star guard Chris Paul suffered a right thumb avulsion fracture.
Phoenix, of course, is more than just Paul, but it will certainly feel the absence of one of the NBA's 75 greatest players on a nightly basis.
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The Suns eagerly await Paul's return as they gear up for the postseason after falling two wins shy of the NBA title in 2021.
Is Paul playing on Wednesday, March 2 against the Trail Blazers? Here is the latest on his status.
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Is Chris Paul playing today?
On Sunday, Feb. 20, it was revealed that Paul will be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks, meaning he will not suit up against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, March 2.
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This season, Paul is averaging 14.9 points, a league-leading 10.7 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 steals over 58 games.
What channel is Suns vs. Trail Blazers on?
- TV channel (United States): ESPN (national), Bally Sports Arizona (Suns' region), Root Sports Northwest (Trail Blazers' region)
- TV channel (Canada): TSN 1
- Live stream: Watch ESPN | Sling TV
Suns vs. Trail Blazers will be broadcast live on ESPN in the United States. Viewers in the United States can also stream the game on Watch ESPN or with Sling TV, which offers a free three-day trial.
Viewers in Canada can watch Suns vs. Trail Blazers on TSN 1.
Suns vs. Trail Blazers start time
- Date: Wednesday, March 2
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Suns vs. Trail Blazers is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Phoenix's Footprint Center.
As the second half of an ESPN doubleheader, the game will begin following the conclusion of a 7:30 p.m. ET game between the 76ers and Knicks.
Suns schedule 2021-22
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV (US) | National TV (CA) |
| March 2 | vs. Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | ESPN | TSN 1 |
| March 4 | vs. Knicks | 10 p.m. | ESPN | – |
| March 6 | at Bucks | 3:30 p.m. | ABC | TSN 4 |
| March 8 | at Magic | 7 p.m. | – | – |
| March 11 | vs. Raptors | 9 p.m. | – | Sportsnet |
