2018 NBA Playoffs: 5 Superstars that Dominated the Opening Weekend

Houston Rockets v San Antonio Spurs
The Rockets' Big Three came up big this weekend

#3 Victor Oladipo

Indiana Pacers v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game One
Oladipo reacts after scoring a 3-pointer

If there was ever a game from this season which could have clinched Victor Oladipo's all-too-deserved spot on an All-NBA roster, it was this one. The 5th-year stud from Indiana did it on both sides of the ball for a spirited Pacers team that took the game to the Cavs and came away with the W from the Quicken Loans Arena.

Oladipo recorded a stat line of 32 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. He shot 11-of-19 from the field and a fiery 6-of-9 from downtown. Whenever the Cavaliers threatened to make a run, Oladipo made a big play either on the defensive end with a stop or with a pull-up jumper that was falling for him on the night.

If he continues to play this way and the Pacers continue to assert their defensive dominance on a Cavs team that looked short of ideas, LeBron James might very well be facing an ignominious first-round exit.

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