Chris Paul scores 23 in first half as Clippers lead Warriors 68-54

Chris Paul

Chris Paul/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers

 

Chris Paul scored 18 of his 23 first-half points in the first quarter and the Clippers took a 68-54 lead over the Golden State Warriors into the locker room at halftime.

The Clippers twice led by as many as 23 points.

Paul made his first seven shots from the field, including three 3-pointers.

Blake Griffin contributed 18 points and Austin Rivers scored seven.

Klay Thompson had 18 points for Golden State and Steph Curry scored 17 after having just three points in the first quarter.