Paul George has been cleared by the NBA and will start Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals with no playing time restrictions. The Indiana Pacers’ star was diagnosed with a concussion Wednesday, one day after he was kicked in the back of the head by Dwyane Wade in Game 2.
‘Increasing confidence’ that George plays Game 3
Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsThat’s where things have gotten messy, as George reportedly denied any symptoms to trainers during the game before revealing otherwise after the contest. The usefulness of the league’s post-concussion practices have been scrutinized, and it’s easy to wonder who is exactly at fault here.
None of it may ultimately matter in the short-term, though, as the Pacers seem to be fast-tracking George in order to have him ready for Game 3 against Miami. Here’s a breakdown of what the league requires for a player diagnosed with a concussion in order to return to play:
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