Pacers' concussed Paul George has until Saturday to recover

The long break between games in the Eastern Conference finals could be welcomed by Indiana, after Pacers guard Paul George was diagnosed yesterday with a concussion that will force him to complete several NBA-mandated procedures before he can return to the matchup against the Miami Heat.

The series, now tied at a game apiece, doesn't resume until Saturday night.

George was hurt with 6:52 left in the fourth quarter of Miami's Game 2 victory. He stole the ball from Heat guard Dwyane Wade, but could not keep control and wound up tumbling face-first to the court. Wade, also going for the ball, struck the back of George's head with his left knee, then appeared to scrape the same area with his right leg as he also fell to the hardwood.

George remained down for a few moments, but played the remainder of the game. He revealed afterward that he "blacked out" on the play.

Stephenson fined for flop

The NBA has fined Stephenson $5,000 for flopping in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Pacers guard was chasing Miami's LeBron James as James dribbled up the court in the third quarter of Tuesday's game. Stephenson lightly bumped into James, then fell backward to the court as if it had been a real collision.

T-Wolves after Joerger

With the Memphis Grizzlies front office in turmoil, the Minnesota Timberwolves are considering trying to lure coach Dave Joerger away to coach the team in his home state. The Timberwolves have received permission and will interview Joerger today for their head coaching vacancy, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. -- AP