LeBron James sat out for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night to rest against the Indiana Pacers, and the opposing small forward had a field day.

Paul George finished the game with 29 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal on 10-17 from the field and 4-9 from downtown. In three games prior to today, all of which saw LeBron James play, George has shot 11-21, 3-15, and 7-16 for a combined 21-52 (40.3%). Today, he was defended by J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert, and Richard Jefferson. All are great defenders, says George, but none as good as LeBron James.

You may also likeArticle continues below
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell gives ‘sicko’ reason for ‘enjoying’ 3rd straight loss
Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell reveals 2 goals for rest of season as 70-win dreams fade
Kenny Atkinson sends playoff warning to Cavaliers after allowing 132 points to Clippers
Cavs’ 16-game winning streak ends in heartbreaking fashion vs. Magic