INDIANAPOLIS — Paul George insisted a little rest and a new focus would make change everything for the Indiana Pacers. His made sure that prediction came true Sunday. Following the best season of his three-year career, George opened the playoffs by producing the first postseason triple double of his career — 23 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists — and led the Pacers out of their late-season funk and past Atlanta 107-90 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Hawks toppled by Pacers 107-90 in series opener
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