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NBA Playoffs: 4 individual East matchups to watch in the first round

By Paul Lombardi

NBA Indiana Pacers T.J. Warren (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Fred VanVleet vs. Caris LeVert

A battle between the two shooting guards in Toronto and Brooklyn’s matchup, this is one I’m highly looking forward to for a variety of reasons. Caris LeVert has led the way all through the bubble for Brooklyn, with KD, Kyrie, Spencer Dinwiddie, and all the other stars sitting out the restart.

He burst for 37 points in Thursday’s nail-biter loss to the Blazers. Fred VanVleet is poised for big moments, helping aid a championship run last year in Toronto with big shots and major hustle minutes at the shooting guard.

Both LeVert and VanVleet bring an edge to the table that is so fun to watch and rare amongst many players. They aren’t the most hyped up players, they aren’t household names, but whenever these two hit the floor you know they’re bringing 100% energy and when either get locked in, are dynamic scorers from anywhere on the floor.