NBA Playoffs 2014: Bradley Beal soars past Paul George (GIF)

May 11, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball as Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) defends during the second half in game four of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Pacers won 95-92. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball as Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) defends during the second half in game four of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Pacers won 95-92. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 11, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball as Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) defends during the second half in game four of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Pacers won 95-92. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball as Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) defends during the second half in game four of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Pacers won 95-92. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

The Indiana Pacers need a win in Game 5 against the Washington Wizards and so far things have been going their way. But the Wizards got to the Conference Semifinals thanks to their spunk and their swagger — and they happen to be really good at basketball for stretches during a game.

Unfortunately for the Wiz, their spurts of brilliance has been more like lightning flashes against the Pacers but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been a wonder to see Washington just flat out ball. Bradley Beal gave us one of those moments when he not only learned to fly to the basket, but soared past Paul George with ease.

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Washington isn’t winning a title this year, but it’s very clear that this won’t be a fluke playoff appearance by this young team.