10:30 PM ET, November 11, 2009
US Airways Center, Phoenix, AZ
Paul twisted his left ankle shortly before halftime Monday night but returned in the third quarter to lead New Orleans to a 112-84 win over the
Los Angeles Clippers. He had 24 points and 10 assists despite sitting out the fourth.
The 24-year-old All-Star had a big bag of ice on the ankle after the game, and the injury could potentially hamper him Wednesday.
It was an important win for the Hornets (3-5), who one night earlier were blown out 104-88 by the Lakers for their fourth loss in five games.
"There's still a long way to go in this season, and we have to get back to reaching our potential and doing our best," Paul said.