Shumpert will play according to coach Blatt

Shumpert will play according to coach Blatt

Published May. 8, 2015 7:09 p.m. ET

Iman Shumpert will play for the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their playoff series with the Chicago Bulls according to head coach David Blatt.

Shumpert suffered a strained groin in Game 2. He was able to return to the game, but there was concern he might have to sit out Friday night's game in Chicago.

Shumpert started the first two games of the series due to the suspension of J. R. Smith. He averaged 18.5 points per game in those two starts.

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For the playoffs, Shumpert is shooting 47% in the playoffs including 40% from behind the three-point line.

J. R. Smith returns to the Cavaliers after serving his two-game suspension for making contact with Jae Crowder's face in the series against Boston.

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