Paul George Cleared to Play in Game 7 Against Celtics Despite Illness

Paul George will play in Saturday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Boston Celtics. George had been listed as probable earlier in the day while managing an illness. Despite the health concern, he has been cleared for the high-stakes contest at TD Garden. This update was confirmed by Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com, following initial reports from Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com regarding his status.