Chris Paul will sit Game 1 for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Houston Rockets with his injured hamstring.

Paul picked up the injury in Game 7 of the Clippers' first round series against the San Antonio Spurs.

Paul had less than 48 hours of rest following Game 7 on Saturday.

Doc Rivers does expect Paul to play in the series.

Austin Rivers was named the starter at point guard in place of Paul