Jan 25, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) smiles from the bench against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

If you were planning on getting emotional for Saturday’s game and the impending return of Paul George, you can save your feels for another day.

Paul George had originally set March 14th’s game against the Boston Celtics as the target date of for his return from his horrific leg injury, but according to Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel that is getting pushed back. Rumors had picked up that Paul George was going to return on Saturday as Indiana’s game with the Celtics was moved to NBA TV, but that may have more to do with the Pacers moving into the 7th seed of the Eastern Conference standings than anything else.

The Indy Star’s Candace Buckner said Vogel was short with reporters on specifics, only saying when it gets closer he’ll let the media know.

Vogel reaching ’13 level snippiness (when Granger was out): “There’s no timetable 4 Paul George. When he gets close we’ll let u guys kno. — Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) March 11, 2015

So following up on what Vogel told @JJFSINDIANA tonight: Paul George will NOT make season debut this Saturday vs #Celtics. — Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) March 11, 2015

Vogel: “Paul was hoping for March 14 but we just never had the mindset that March 14 was the date.” — Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) March 11, 2015

With the Indiana Pacers winning 12 of their last 14 games, there is no need to rush Paul George’s return, and that seems to be the case more than anything. He’s been practicing, running around the court and putting weight on his leg, but the organization has said all along that he’ll only return when he is both physically and mentally ready. With the Pacers moving up the Eastern Conference standings, why rush?

Frank Vogel @FSIndiana on Paul George, “Still a ways away, not going to play March 14th, we’re watching him progress…” — Jeremiah Johnson (@JJFSINDIANA) March 10, 2015

PG’s been showing progress and this shouldn’t be looked at as a set-back as much as it is reality setting in. There was a small chance Paul George wasn’t going to see the court at all in the 2014-15 season, so a date as early as mid-March was ambitious, but only on the fringe of possibility.