Clippers PG Chris Paul (thumb) medically cleared to return ahead of schedule

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Great news for the Clippers ... Chris Paul is ready to get back on the court.

The point guard, who hasn't played since mid-January after suffering a thumb injury which required surgery, could play on Thursday night vs. Golden State, according to coach Doc Rivers.

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CP3 is returning ahead of the initial timetable, which listed his injury as six-to-eight weeks.

The 31-year-old Paul is averaging 17.5 points, 9.7 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game.