With the possible return of Chris Paul looming, the Los Angeles Clippers hope to get back on the winning track when the play the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night at Staples Center. Paul has missed 14 games after tearing ligaments in his left thumb on Jan. 16 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Although Paul received medical clearance to return, Clippers coach Doc Rivers decided to hold him out of Thursday for what proved to be a 123-113 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif.