Chris Paul ruled out for six weeks. Shot in the shoulder last Saturday during the game against the Dallas Mavs, following a straight fall in a contact with Monta Ellis, the leader of the All Star Los Angeles Clippers will be away from floors for at least a month and a half.

Victim of acromioclavicular dislocation stage 3, CP3 should however not be operated. The arm of the All Star leader will be immobilized for four weeks to allow the ligament to recover. He should be alright for the All Star Game on February 16.

Before this injury, Chris Paul, on his stat sheet averaged 19.6 points, 11.2 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game.

The video of the fall.

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