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Warriors guard Chris Paul expected to miss 4-6 weeks after hand surgery

Updated Jan. 7, 2024 12:28 p.m. ET

Golden State guard Chris Paul is expected to miss four-to-six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a fracture in his left hand that he sustained during Friday night's 113-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN.

The Warriors made the announcement after the game regarding Paul's injury. He had eight points, six rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes.

"That's tough, I feel so bad for Chris, I know he's had a couple of hand surgeries before I believe, maybe on the other hand," coach Steve Kerr said. "I saw him holding it and instantly was worried. Just got the word after walking off the floor. So I feel terrible for Chris and obviously guys will step up and be ready to play. We've got to hold down the fort without him."

The 38-year-old Paul, acquired from Washington on draft day for Jordan Poole after earlier going to the Wizards from Phoenix, had started the past four games but has also guided the reserves so far this season.

"It's tough, Chris is a really big part of the team," Dario Saric said. "We're going to need to figure it out somehow. ... It's a huge loss."

Paul came into the game Friday averaging 9.0 points, 7.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds.

"It's going to be tough, Chris is an all-time great, and he's fit right into our team and made life so much easier not only on Steph but he's kind of captained that second unit," Kerr said.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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