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Clippers' Butler sidelined with broken hand

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MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 29: Caron Butler of the Los Angeles Clippers arrives at the arena prior to Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2012 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

(Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Los Angeles Clippers forward Caron Butler is likely out for the rest of the playoffs after breaking his left hand in Game 1 against Memphis.

The team said Monday that Butler is expected to be sidelined four to six weeks after getting hurt late in the third quarter of the Clippers' 99-98 win Sunday night.

He broke the fifth metacarpal in his left hand and an X-ray taken at the arena during the game confirmed the injury.

Butler scored 12 points in the game.

Updated April 30, 2012

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