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Video: Paul George dunks for first time since gruesome leg injury

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George dunked Sunday for the first time since he broke his leg while playing for Team USA.
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​Never has a routine fastbreak dunk seemed this impressive. 

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George's dunk on Sunday was his first in game action since he suffered a gruesome compound fracture in his right leg last summer.

George returned to practice in late February but not play his first game until last Sunday. He missed a total of 76 games.

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George averaged 21.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists last season. He was selected to his second All-Star Game and earned All-Defensive team and All-NBA third team honors.

- Dan Gartland

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