Pacers beat Suns 116-97
The Indiana Pacers beat the Phoenix Suns 116-97.
Jordan Hill’s 2 free throws put the Pacers ahead for good with 36 seconds left in the third quarter.
Paul George scored 21 points (9 in the fourth quarter). George Hill added 20 points (8 during a 12-0 run in the first quarter) on 8 for 13 shooting, and CJ Miles had 19 points and 8 rebounds off the bench.
For the Suns, Mirza Teletovic scored 19 points with 5 3-pointers off the bench.
The Pacers shot 51.9% from the field and 41.7% from 3 to the Suns’ 40.4% and 32.0%. They outscored the Suns 27-11 on the fast break. The Pacers outscored the Suns 25-10 in 6 minutes with Mahinmi, Miles, Ellis, Hill and Allen on the floor together. P.J. Tucker fouled out.