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Chris Paul temporarily leaves game with injury
Chris Paul left the first half of the Suns-Lakers playoff game, but he would return a little while later. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Suns' Chris Paul temporarily leaves playoff game with apparent shoulder/neck injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio  |  Last updated 5/23/21

Chris Paul temporarily left the first half of the Phoenix Suns-Los Angeles Lakers playoff game on Sunday after suffering an apparent shoulder injury.

Paul went down early in the second quarter and remained on the floor clutching his neck and shoulder area. It looked like he suffered the injury when teammate Cameron Johnson accidentally collided with him. You can see the video below:

Players from both teams surrounded him before LeBron James and others eventually helped the veteran point guard to his feet.

Paul has been plagued by injuries in recent years. He battled hamstring issues a few years ago that hurt the Houston Rockets’ chances of making a title run. Fortunately for Paul and the Suns, this injury doesn't appear to be serious, as CP3 returned to the game.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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