Warriors guard Chris Paul fractures left hand, will need surgicaltreatment

Golden State guard Chris Paul fractured his left hand Friday night in the Warriors’ 113-109 success over the Detroit Pistons and will have surgicaltreatment next week.

The Warriors made the statement after the videogame concerning Paul, who had 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 helps in 23 minutes. He’s anticipated to return this season.

“That’s hard, I feel so bad for Chris, I understand he’s had a couple of hand surgicaltreatments before I think, possibly on the other hand,” coach Steve Kerr stated. “I saw him holding it and immediately was fretted. Just got the word after walking off the flooring. So I feel dreadful for Chris and undoubtedly guys will action up and be prepared to play. We’ve got to hold down the fort without him.”

The 38-year-old Paul, obtained from Washington on draft day for Jordan Poole after earlier going to the Wizards from Phoenix, had began the past 4 videogames however has likewise directed the reserves so far this season.

“It’s difficult, Chris is a truly huge part of the group,” Dario Saric stated. “We’re going to requirement to figure it out insomeway. … It’s a big loss.”

Paul came into the videogame Friday balancing 9.0 points, 7.3 helps and 3.7 rebounds.

“It’s going to be difficult, Chris is an all-time fantastic and he’s fit right into our group and made life so much simpler not just on Steph however he’s kind of captained that 2nd system,” Kerr stated.

Reporting by The Associated Press.