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Clippers' Paul to wear mask like Kobe

Published Mar. 12, 2012 1:00 a.m. ET

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul will don a "Kobe mask" for the next few weeks after suffering a nasal fracture in Friday's game against San Antonio.

Lakers star Kobe Bryant has been wearing the clear protective mask since he sustained the same injury in the All-Star game late last month.

It is believed Paul was injured during the first half against the Spurs, when he was elbowed by swingman Danny Green, the Los Angeles Times reported.

The mask should not stop Paul playing, however. While he was shooting around before Sunday's game against Golden State at the Staples Center, he was teased about the face gear by someone rebounding the ball for him.

Paul joking tossed the ball at him in retaliation.

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