Chris Paul suffered a fractured hand during the 3rd quarter of the Clippers–Blazers game on Monday night, and now it looks like it will keep him out for the rest of the season.

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The news comes as a huge blow for the Clippers. Paul had been considered by many to be  deserving of being in the discussion for MVP.

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The Clippers are tied with the Blazers at 2-2 in the first round of the playoffs. The loss of their star point guard will be hard to overcome against a Portland team carrying the momentum heading back to Los Angeles.