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Steve Nash has been outstanding lately for the red-hot Phoenix Suns, and Chris Paul may have trouble keeping up with the two-time MVP despite being 11 years his junior.

That matchup of point guards could be key, especially depending on Paul’s health, when the Suns are welcomed home by what should be a very appreciative crowd Wednesday night as they take on the New Orleans Hornets.

Paul twisted his left ankle shortly before halftime Monday night but returned in the third quarter to lead New Orleans to a 112-84 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

He had 24 points and 10 assists despite sitting out the fourth.The 24-year-old All-Star had a big bag of ice on the ankle after the game, and the injury could potentially hamper him Wednesday.It was an important win for the Hornets (3-5), who one night earlier were blown out 104-88 by the Lakers for their fourth loss in five games.