The Indiana Pacers had a chance to pull off what would have been described as a shocking Game 1 upset win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.
Sadly, it just wasn’t meant to be.
Pacers wingman C.J Miles, not superstar Paul George, missed the potential game-winning shot as time ran down, and Cleveland held on for a 109-108 win to kick off the 2016-17 NBA playoffs.
CJ MILES TO WIN THE GAME! No good. Cavs win Game 1. pic.twitter.com/bhRJO3bJN7
— Minute 48 (@minute48) April 15, 2017
After the game, George expressed his frustration about not getting the final shot, and essentially threw Miles under the bus.
Pacers’ Paul George on final possession in Game 1 loss vs. Cavaliers: “Situations like that, I’ve got to get the last shot.” pic.twitter.com/nZIud7OvCU
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) April 15, 2017
Like it or not, at least George was brutally honest. However, the NBA isn’t Burger King, and you can’t always have things your way, sir.