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Cleveland Cavaliers: Lessons from the Cavs dominant victory over Boston

By Jackson Flickinger

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 11: LeBron James
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CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 11: George Hill #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers passes the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on February 11, 2018 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 11: George Hill #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers passes the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on February 11, 2018 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

George Hill could be the perfect point guard to play with LeBron.

Hill won’t be the best point guard to play with LeBron. Kyrie Irving firmly holds that title for now. Although after just one game, Hill is showing just how special he can be for this team.

Hill didn’t look comfortable the whole game. Lue simplified the game plan as the team ran mostly high pick-and-rolls. Besides that, Hill looked hesitant at times playing next to LeBron and deferred to him repeatedly in the first quarter.

That changed as the game progressed. Hill’s activity on the defensive end of the floor set the tempo for the rest of the team. His seven-foot wingspan disrupted the Celtics’ offense as he recorded three steals. He also showed that he can push the pace and attack in transition.

Hill’s skill-set compliments James perfectly. Hill is an excellent spot up shooter who can be a lock-down defender on the perimeter. He’s also good at attacking in both the pick-and-roll and in transition. Those are all the skills you need to play alongside LeBron.

I’m interested to see how the chemistry between James and Hill progresses as they get more practices and playing time underneath their belts. If Sunday afternoon was any indicator, it appears like this is a partnership that has the potential of being special.