Chris Paul, the experienced point guard for the Golden State Warriors, is expected to make a comeback to the field following a nearly two-month absence due to a hand injury.
Paul had to have surgery after breaking his hand during a 113-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons in early January. Paul was supposed to miss four to six weeks at the time.
Paul will participate in the forthcoming game against the Washington Wizards, said head coach Steve Kerr of the Warriors, and he won’t likely be limited in terms of minutes.
“Chris will play all of the non-Steph minutes, and he’ll be out there with Steph as well,” Kerr said. “It’s easier for us to put Steph off the ball and take some of the wear and tear off of him when Chris is out there.”
After being traded from the Washington Wizards to Golden State, Paul is in his debut season with the Warriors. Paul is averaging 8.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in 32 games during 2023–24.
The return of Paul will be a lift for the Warriors, who have been playing well lately. With a 29-27 record and eight wins in a row, they are now tenth in the Western Conference, one game behind the Los Angeles Lakers in ninth place
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