Chris Paul is injured but returns

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All-Star point guard Chris Paul said after Sunday’s one-sided loss to the Lakers that the Hornets were missing defense and the ability to score.

For a while New Orleans was also missing Paul.

Paul rolled over on his ankle late in the first half and immediately went to the locker room for treatment.

He had the hot hand in the first half, going seven for 11 from the field for 16 points and eight assists when he was injured. The Hornets were leading the Clippers, 60-46, at the half.

His absence wasn’t long. Paul returned to start the second half.

-Lisa Dillman