Chris Paul Injury: Updates on Clippers Star's Groin and Return

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul missed two games in a row because of a groin injury. However, he is ready to make his return. 

Continue for updates.

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Paul Active vs. Warriors

Thursday, Nov. 19

Clippers head coach Doc Rivers confirmed Paul will play tonight against the Golden State Warriors, according to J.A. Adande of ESPN.com.

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Paul Comments on Playing Status

Tuesday, Nov. 17

Paul said he pushed the groin on a play before the half versus the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 11, per Rowan Kavner of Clippers.com. 

"Definitely getting better," Paul said before practice, per Melissa Rohlin of the Los Angeles Times. He also said, "I want to, no question," when asked if he hoped to play in Thursday's game.

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Rivers Comments on Paul's Timeline

Saturday, Nov. 14

Clippers head coach Doc Rivers said there's no timetable for Paul's return to the court, adding the point guard is "in limbo," per Arash Markazi of ESPN.com. 

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How Paul's Absence Impacted Clippers 

Although the Clippers are more well-rounded this year thanks to several offseason additions, Paul is the irreplaceable driving force behind the team's offensive success. Everything starts with the ball in his hands, and his playmaking ability is unmatched.

The 30-year-old guard has been durable throughout his career. Only once has he played fewer than 60 games in a regular season. That came during the 2009-10 campaign, when he suffered a left knee injury.

Austin Rivers, Pablo Prigioni, J.J. Redick and Jamal Crawford all saw an uptick in playing time and shared the ball-handling responsibilities.

Of course, the bottom line is that the Clippers' high-powered Lob City offense isn't the same without Paul running the show.