Paul hasn’t missed a game this season …

Paul hasn’t missed a game this season and is averaging 14.9 points and a league-best 10.7 assists for first-place Phoenix. “I always want to play. When I felt that in my hand, I was mad for all types of reasons,” Paul said. “Obviously we’re not going to (rush it). I’m going to try to heal as fast as physically possible. The second I’m able to play, I guarantee you I will be playing.”