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Paul George beat Kobe Bryant for game-winner because 'he is old'

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Kobe Bryant has been involved in an NBA player love fest since announcing his retirement plans earlier this season.

But Paul George gave the aging Lakers star a gentle reminder of why this is Bryant's final season after getting past the 37-year-old for the winning bucket as the Pacers came away with an 89-87 win over Los Angeles on Monday.

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“Well, he is old,” George told Fox Sports reporters after the game. “I got a little push step on him.