Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul passes exam, cleared to return for Game 3 vs. LA Clippers, according to report
The Phoenix Suns have had little issue handling the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Finals, staking themselves to a 2-0 lead with a pair of home victories as the series moves to Los Angeles for Games 3 and 4.
And they could be returning to maximum strength by the next tip-off.
According to Yahoo! Sports, Suns point guard Chris Paul passed a cardio exam Wednesday morning, clearing the way for his comeback in Game 3 against one of his former teams. Paul had missed the first two games of the series after entering the NBA's COVID-19 protocol last week.
Game 3 is Thursday at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN).
In 10 postseason games, Paul has averaged 15.7 points and 8.7 assists per game. The Suns bested the Lakers in six games and dispatched the Denver Nuggets with a four-game sweep to send Phoenix to its first conference final since 2010.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Suns' Chris Paul cleared to play Game 3 vs. Clippers, per report
