Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Paul George will play in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat barring unforeseen complications Saturday, according to a statement released by the team.
George suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter of Game 2, but has been symptom-free after undergoing the NBA's Return-to-Participation Exertion Protocol over the past three days. In consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher, the NBA's Director of Concussion Management, the Pacers medical staff cleared George on Friday to "return to normal basketball activity," according to the release.
George will participate in Saturday's shoot-around at 11 a.m. ET and, barring any complications during it, will play.
George declared himself "ready to go" at practice Friday afternoon, but coach Frank Vogel said George's return would be a game-time decision.
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