Report: Chris Paul intends to play in Game 3 - NBA.com

Chris Paul averaged 25.5 points, 10.2 assists and 5.0 rebounds in the second round against Denver.

Chris Paul is listed as probable to play for the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. Paul had missed the first two games of the series while in the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols since June 16.

Per Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Paul has passed his cardiovascular exam on Wednesday morning, the final step in his ability to clear the Health and Safety Protocols. Per Haynes, Paul intends to return against the Clippers.

How will Chris Paul's intended return to the Suns' lineup help Phoenix in Game 3?

The Suns lead the Los Angeles Clippers 2-0 as the series shifts to Staples Center on Thursday night (9 ET, ESPN). His status was updated in the league’s injury report Wednesday.

The 36-year-old point guard, a former Clipper, averaged 25.5 points, 10.2 assists and 5.0 rebounds in the second round against Denver.

The Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard, who is ruled out for Game 3. He has missed the series so far with a strained right knee.

Leonard had been averaging 30.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 11 playoff games before his injury.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

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