Chris Paul, who must play in at least one game before the All-Star Game in order to be eligible to play in the event, is mere days away from returning after dislocating his shoulder.
“He didn’t really go through shootaround but he went through some 1-on-1’s today and looked pretty good so I think he’s very close,” Coach Doc Rivers said. “I don’t want to give a day. I don’t think he’ll play Friday, but he could play after that, but I don’t know that.
“Today in 1-on-1’s he took contact, but it’s still not 5-on-5. We may go tomorrow or Saturday just to get him some contact.”