Chris Paul ‘worried’ after late hamstring injury in Game 5

MANILA, Philippines – The Houston Rockets have won the battle, but they may have just lost the war.

Chris Paul has suffered a right hamstring injury late into the Rockets’ eventual 98-94 win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday, May 25, Manila time.

Chris Paul appears to aggravate hamstring injury late in 4th quarter pic.twitter.com/ZymxtH0J6Q

— gifdsports (@gifdsports) May 25, 2018

 ESPN’s Rockets beat writer Kelly Iko confirmed the development post-game:

Chris Paul officially has a right hamstring injury, will be further evaluated tomorrow #Rockets

— Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA) May 25, 2018

 Coach Mike D’Antoni meanwhile, shared that Paul is “worried,” but refused to give specifics, as per AP’s Tim Reynolds.

D’Antoni on Chris Paul: "He’s worried."

— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) May 25, 2018

 ESPN’s Marc Spears added that Eric Gordon, the reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year who had a team-high 24 points tonight off the bench, is slated to replace Paul if he cannot compete in Game 6 in Oakland.

Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni said Eric Gordon will move to the role of playmaker if Chris Paul doesn’t return from a hamstring injury in Game 6.

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) May 25, 2018

Unfortunately, this is nothing new for the 9-time All-Star point guard, who has been marred with injuries at the worst possible times dating back to his days with the New Orleans Hornets (now Pelicans) and the Los Angeles Clippers.

As a result, Paul has yet to reach the NBA Finals in his 13-year career. Still, his new team has two chances left to make that dream come true. – Rappler.com