Chris Paul exits Rockets' win with apparent hamstring injury

HOUSTON -- Rockets star guard Chris Paul exited Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the last minute after hurting his right hamstring.

Paul reached for the hamstring after missing a runner in the lane with 51.7 seconds left. He limped noticeably during the next two possessions and checked out of the game after briefly consulting with Rockets athletic trainer Keith Jones during a timeout with 22.4 seconds left.

Paul was receiving treatment postgame, and coach Mike D'Antoni said Paul would be evaluated Friday.

"We'll see [if he can play Game 6 on Saturday]. He'll be evaluated tomorrow, but obviously you saw him limp off, and he's a tough guy," D'Antoni said. "They'll do whatever they can do. If he's there, great. If he isn't, we have enough guys. ... We'll be all right."

Paul scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half to help Houston take a 3-2 series lead with a 98-94 victory over the Warriors. He also had seven rebounds and six assists.

Paul has been dealing with soreness in his right foot since late in Game 2. He said the soreness diminished significantly between Games 3 and 4.