Cameron Payne of the Suns excels without CP3

Payne contributed 31 points (12-16 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 0-3 FT), six.  

Rebounds, two assists, and one block over the course of 42 minutes.  

In Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Nuggets on Thursday.

Payne contributed 31 points (12-16 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 0-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, and one block over the course of 42 minutes 

Payne had started the Suns' previous four postseason games.

But this was his first game with double-digit scoring.  

The Suns lost the series in six games because he was unable to successfully fill in.  

For Chris Paul (groin). Over the course of seven postseason games (four starts), Payne averaged 8.1 points and 2.9 assists per game.

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