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Chris Paul, clearly upset after the game, said Billups means "everything" to the Clippers and didn't want to speak too much before receiving solid news about Billups' injury.

"He's the best guard I've ever started with in the backcourt since I've been in the NBA. I trust him with anything, and that's not just on the court. We need him, no question."

"With my knowledge of the game, I know I can help Blake," Martin said. "I've been where Blake is — a whole lot of athleticism and not really knowing how to play. He's getting it, but I think me being here, being around and talking to him and DeAndre, I think it's going to help a lot."