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Pacers potential playoff opponents preview: Cleveland Cavaliers

By Tony East

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball while defended by Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball while defended by Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – JANUARY 26: Victor Oladipo /

Shooting guard matchup: Victor Oladipo v Rodney Hood

JR Smith started over 60 games for the Cavs this year, but recently they have pivoted and let his shot-creation come off the bench. In his place, Rodney Hood gets the nod at the two guard, and he has done well in Cleveland.

Since the trade, Hood has been a stud driving to the basket. He’s finished 68 percent of his shots at the rim in Celevand thanks to all the new spacing he has to drive with force. Combine that with 50 percent shooting on long twos and it is obvious why he is excelling so much in his new uniform.

But I just wasted a bunch of time telling you all that. He is worse than Victor Oldipo. It isn’t close.

Advantage: Pacers.

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