Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap, suffering from flu-like symptoms, was not expected to start in Game 3 of the Hawks’ Eastern Conference semifinals against the Washington Wizards on Saturday.
Millsap reportedly was still available to play off the bench. He is averaging 15.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists in eight playoff games.
The Wizards will play without All-Star point guard John Wall (fractured wrist).
The series is tied 1-1.