Chris Paul's Surprisingly Successful Debut with Warriors Despite Loss to Suns

Chris Paul excels as new point guard for Golden State Warriors despite opening game defeat against Phoenix Suns; his bolstering of the Warriors' second unit contributes significantly to third-quarter score surge.

• Chris Paul had a strong debut as point guard for the Golden State Warriors, finishing with 14 points, six rebounds, and nine assists, despite the team's loss to the Phoenix Suns.
• One notable aspect of Paul's performance was his leadership of the Warriors' second unit during the third quarter, turning it into a potent offense that outscored the Suns 40-19.
• Paul's tactical fouls and game manipulation were notable, drawing an offensive foul from Kevin Durant and putting the Warriors in the bonus by drawing hard contact from Devin Booker.
• Paul's move to the Warriors marked a major shift in dynamics, and saw him receiving a 'CP3' chant from the home fans for the first time in his career.
• The strategic use of Paul as the lead for the second unit is expected to be his main role moving forward, offering the dual advantages of reducing turnovers and guiding younger players.

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