How Well Do the Indiana Pacers Matchup With the Cleveland Cavaliers?

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Apr 2, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives against Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) in the first overtime at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

LeBron James vs Paul George

This is the matchup everyone is here for. LeBron, despite being 32 years old and taking on a massive workload (10th in the NBA in minutes played) has continued to be the best player alive.

Paul George is no slouch, and is itching to reclaim his place in the ultra rare air of the top 10 guys in the NBA.

In their last matchup, LeBron and PG went toe to toe in a double OT game, with PG putting up 43 and Bron putting up 41. LeBron gets the edge in this matchup — he gets the edge in any matchup until someone beats him — but PG can hold his own.

LeBron didn’t seem quick enough to stick with George’s flaming hot midrange game, and his 3 point shooting comes and goes. James still wins this matchup, but it could wind up being closer than most expect.

Playoff Paul George will be greatly needed.

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