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Chris Paul got in a good, strong workout before the Clippers played the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.
Paul got in a good sweat shooting jumpers and runners. He got in a good sweat running up and down the court after he shot.
But Paul still is a ways away from playing because of a separated right shoulder.
The original timetable had Paul out up to six weeks, meaning he would be out another three weeks, returning sometime in mid-February.
“No one said there were any changes or a deadline or anything,” Coach Doc Rivers said. “But he feels great. I still think it’s All-Star break, in that area. I don’t think that changed.
“But he feels good. I know he’s shooting a little bit now. The fact that he can run and do the conditioning is great. But other than that, it still has to heal.”
Rivers said the final decision on when Paul will return will be up to the Clippers’ team doctors and head athletic trainer Jasen Powell.
And, Rivers said, Paul won’t be able to say he’s ready until he’s fully healed.
“On this one, this is one of those injuries where no matter how he feels, you still have to let it heal,” Rivers said.
The Clippers improved to 10-3 this season when Paul has been out injured. Los Angeles Times
The injury came at the right time. The Clippers have played five playoff teams since Paul’s absence with a record of 2-3 in those games. They are undefeated against non-playoff teams during the same strech. – AL
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