Paul George Steps Out Of Bounds, Dunks On Dwight Howard

With about seven minutes left in the third quarter of an eventual Pacer loss, Paul George decided it was time to make a statement play.  Indiana had led for the majority of the game, but Orlando had taken the momentum, and a two-point lead.  The Pacers needed a definitive score to get the crowd back into the game, and George had a little something up his sleeve.  He appeared to be spotted up in the corner for a three-point shot, but it was clear that he had something else in mind as soon as he caught the ball.  He quickly pump faked a recovering defender and exploded down an open baseline towards the rim.  Only Dwight Howard stood in his way, and it was clear that Paul George was thinking dunk.  Unfortunately, he put his heel down on the sideline as he prepared to make his move, and an official was all over it.  Although the whistle kept Dwight from contesting, it didn’t keep George from launching off of two feet for a pretty incredible dunk.  Dwight stood underneath him Timofey Mozgov style, making the finish look that much more spectacular…

Dwight probably would’ve fouled him if the play hadn’t been blown dead, but with George’s quickness to the rack… I’m not sure if he could’ve hit him hard enough fast enough.  One thing’s for sure: I reeeeeally would’ve liked to find out.