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NBA Playoffs: Ranking Each First Round Match-Up

By Isaac Harris
Apr 9, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) in the fourth quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 118-107. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) in the fourth quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 118-107. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 8, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson (3) drives to the net against Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Indiana 111-98. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson (3) drives to the net against Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Indiana 111-98. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

4.) (7) Indiana Pacers vs. (2) Toronto Raptors

If Paul George can get back to playing a the level where everyone was considering him a top 5 player in the league, than this series could be interesting at least.

Toronto comes in as the 2nd seed in the East with the hopes of taking the next step as a true contender. I think Indiana actually matches up decent with them as neither team has a pure dominance in the post. Watching a DeMar DeRozan vs. Paul George match-up should be fun.

Can Frank Vogel use his experience to find a way at slowing down Kyle Lowry? Could a Hill/Ellis/George combo give Toronto some trouble? I don’t think so, Toronto should get by.

Next: Portland/Los Angeles

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