Clippers' Chris Paul gets through a scary moment

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Clippers small forward Danny Granger, right, drives past Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala during the second half of the Clippers’ 111-98 win at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

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Clippers point guard Darren Collison, right, looks to pass around Golden State Warriors guard Steve Blake during the second half of the Clippers’ 111-98 win Wednesday at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

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Clippers point guard Chris Paul, center, tries to keep the ball away from Golden State Warriors teammates (left to right) Andre Iguodala, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson during the second half of the Clippers’ 111-98 win Wednesday at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

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Clippers point guard Chris Paul, center, tries to drive past Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut, right, as guard Klay Thompson looks on during the second half of the Clippers’ 111-98 win Wednesday at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, tries to steal the ball away from Clippers forward Glen Davis during the first half of the Clippers’ 111-98 win Wednesday at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

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Clippers point guard Chris Paul loses the ball while attempting a shot over Golden State Warriors teammates Klay Thompson, bottom right, and Draymond Green during the first half of Wednesday’s game at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

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Clippers forward Glen Davis, center, tries to put up a shot between Golden State Warriors teammates Draymond Green, left, and Stephen Curry during the first half of Wednesday’s game at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

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Clippers point guard Chris Paul slowly gets up after a hard fall during the second half of the Clippers’ 111-98 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

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Clippers power forward Glen Davis, right, tries to work his way past Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during the first half of Wednesday’s game at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

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Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes, left, tries to steal the ball away from Clippers point guard Darren Collison during the first half of Wednesday’s game at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

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Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, right, drives around Clippers point guard Chris Paul at Staples Center on March 12. (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

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Clippers power forward Blake Griffin, left, battles for position with Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut during the first half of Wednesday’s game at Staples Center. (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

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Golden State Warriors power forward David Lee dunks during the first half of Wednesday’s game against the Clippers at Staples Center. (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

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Golden State Warriors forward David Lee, right, puts up a shot over Clippers forward Blake Griffin during the first half of Wednesday’s game at Staples Center. (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

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Golden State Warriors forward David Lee, left, tries to drive around Clippers center DeAndre Jordan during the first half of Wednesday’s game at Staples Center. (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

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Clippers small forward Matt Barnes celebrates after hitting a three-pointer late in the fourth quarter of the Clippers’ 111-98 win Wednesday over the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

By Broderick Turner

March 12, 2014 8:44 PM PT

When Chris Paul felt some discomfort in his right groin during Monday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns, the Clippers’ All-Star guard admitted he was nervous.

The injury didn’t stop Paul from playing the rest of the game against the Suns and it didn’t keep him out of the lineup against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

But it wasn’t until he got treatment during the Monday night game that Paul felt things would be fine.

“It scared me a little bit the other night,” Paul said. “We’ve got an unbelievable training staff. They got me through.”

Paul continued to get treatment Tuesday and Wednesday, then offered words of encouragement when he was asked about Kobe Bryant being out for the rest of the season because of a left knee fracture.

“It definitely has not been the same without Kobe because of what he means not only to the Lakers franchise, but what he means to this league,” Paul said. “Me living here in L.A., [I’m] used to watching the games at night, watching Kobe and seeing what he was going to do on that given night. Him being a friend of mine, I hate to see that. But the one thing I know about him is that he’s already getting ready for next season.”

Dudley returns

Jared Dudley, who missed the last three games recovering from back spasms, suited up against the Warriors at Staples Center.

The small forward worked out at the Clippers’ shoot-around Wednesday morning and felt good enough to play.

“I could have gone on Monday,” Dudley said. “It was like 85%. There’s no pain and no restrictions.”

Matt Barnes is the starting small forward and Danny Granger has become the backup to Barnes during Dudley’s absence.

Before his injury, Dudley averaged 7.3 points on 35.4% shooting, 35.4% on three-pointers. He was playing 25.1 minutes per game, but that might decrease with Barnes playing so well and with the 6-9 Granger improving his play.

“For me coming in, I don’t do anything I wouldn’t ordinary do,” Dudley said. “Play your role. If I’m open and there’s a three-point shot, I’m going to shoot the ball.”

Crawford, Redick still out

Jamal Crawford didn’t play because of a strained left calf and remains day to day. Crawford has missed five of the last six games because of his injury.

“I don’t think we really know when Jamal is coming back,” Coach Doc Rivers said. “I think we have to be very careful. That’s not an easy injury. So I think when he’s 100%, he’ll be back.”

J.J. Redick didn’t play because of a bulging disk in his back and remains out indefinitely. He has missed the last 16 games.

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