George scores 25 of his 27 in 2nd half, Pacers edge Knicks
Posted February 24, 2016 6:00 am
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Paul George scored 25 of his 27 points in the second half Wednesday night to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 108-105 victory over the New York Knicks.
Kristaps Porzingis missed a 3-point shot that would've given the Knicks the lead with 1.9 seconds remaining. Myles Turner then made one free throw at the other end.
Carmelo Anthony missed a 3-point attempt for the tie at the buzzer from the right wing.
George, who shot 1 of 9 in the first half, had 10 points in the third quarter and 15 in the fourth. He finished hitting 10-of-23 shots.
Turner had 24 points and George Hill added 10.
Porzingis led New York with 22 points and Jose Calderon had 20. Calderon made all four of his 3-point attempts.
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) shoots over New York Knicks guard Langston Galloway (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. The Pacers won 108-105. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) loses the ball after being fouled by Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, left, is fouled by Indiana Pacers forward Paul George during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis, left, passes around Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. The Pacers won 108-105. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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