There is optimism that George will be able to return before the end of the year, but considering the value of his long-term health, he may not return to the court until the beginning of the 2015-2016 season.
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George suffered a compound fracture of his tibia and fibula in the fourth quarter of the event at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas when he fell awkwardly into the basket stanchion (WARNING: video extremely graphic).
Pacers president Larry Bird released a statement following the horrific injury.
