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Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: March 10 vs Indiana Pacers

By Ti Windisch

Feb 11, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) is guarded by Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Milwaukee defeats Indiana 116-100. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) is guarded by Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Milwaukee defeats Indiana 116-100. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 19, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) tries to get past Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) in the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) tries to get past Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) in the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Player To Watch: Paul George

There aren’t many players with the physical frame and talent level necessary to go up against Giannis Antetokounmpo. Paul George is certainly one of the few the NBA has to offer, considering his size, speed and defensive prowess.

Thus far this season, Giannis has made it look like PG-13 is not capable of handling him. The Bucks are 2-0 against Indiana in those games, and in those wins Giannis averaged 23.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 9.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 55.6 percent from the field.

George, on the other hand, averaged 18.0 points. 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game and shot 41.9 percent from the field against Milwaukee. Those aren’t awful numbers, but it’s obvious the Greek Freak has outplayed PG-13 when they’ve matched up this season.

For the Indiana Pacers to have a chance on Friday night, George needs to step up and take Giannis on. He’s one of the few players who should be able to slow down Antetokounmpo one-on-one, and the Pacers will need him to do so.

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