Indiana Pacers Need More Than Paul George Magic to Make Playoffs a Reality

April 4th, 2015 by Alec Nathan Leave a reply »

The Indiana Pacers have been flirting with a playoff spot since the conclusion of the All-Star break, but an inability to close has left them with no margin for error as Paul George preps to make his return from a gruesome leg fracture Sunday night.

George made the news official Saturday morning with complementary posts on Twitter and Instagram, indicating that he will, in fact, be lacing up his kicks for Sunday's crucial contest with the Miami Heat: 





During an NBA season riddled with injuries, it's heart-warming watching George recover in full seven months after crumbling to the floor at the Thomas & Mack Center. 

Having said that, the magical aura surrounding George's return won't be enough to mask some real concerns that have cropped up regarding the Pacers offense as they pursue the Eastern Conference's eighth and final playoff spot.



While George can provide a desperately needed boost in spurts, Pacers president Larry Bird reiterated Saturday that the two-time All-Star won't be thrust back into the featured role he occupied last season when Indiana cap ...

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