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NBA: Pacers down Heat to force game seven

Agence France-PresseJune 2, 2013 01:31
The Indiana Pacers exploded in the second half en route to a 91-77 victory over Miami on Saturday to force a deciding seventh game in their NBA Eastern Conference final series. Paul George led the Pacers with 28 points, Roy Hibbert added 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Indiana held off the reigning NBA champion Heat in the fourth quarter to knot the series at three games apiece. The Pacers still face a tough task if they want to deny the Heat a return to the NBA finals, with Miami having the luxury of hosting game seven on Monday.

Pacers force Game 7 vs. Heat

June 2, 2013 01:30
Pacers force Game 7 vs. Heat INDIANAPOLIS -- LeBron James shot down the left sideline in a sprint, halting his dash only to avoid a collision with a table of reporters. Called for a controversial offensive foul on a drive, Miami's four-time MVP felt the game slipping away and ran nearly the length of the court in fury. With under five minutes remaining, the defending champion Heat were down nine, and James was issued a technical foul for his show of anger at a lost possession.

Preview: Heat at Pacers

June 1, 2013 07:47
(Updated: Updating with Andersen suspension.) LeBron James has not gotten much help from the rest of the “Big Three,” but he hasn’t really needed it. James and the Miami Heat will be looking to close out the Eastern Conference finals when they visit the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 on Saturday. James went for 30 points in Game 5 and took over in the second half after the Heat had fallen behind. Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh combined for 17 points on 6-of-15 shooting.

James' monster third quarter gives Heat 3-2 edge

May 31, 2013 00:47
James' monster third quarter gives Heat 3-2 edge MIAMI -- There is a reason LeBron James is the league's MVP, and he showed it again in the third quarter Thursday -- with his play and his leadership. The Heat superstar scored 16 of his 30 points in the period to lead Miami to a 90-79 win over the Indiana Pacers at AmericanAirlines Arena, pushing the underdog Pacers to the brink of elimination.

Hibbert dominates inside as Pacers tie series with Heat 2-2

Agencia EFEMay 29, 2013 15:54
Indianapolis, May 29 (EFE).- Center Roy Hibbert dominated the Miami Heat's big men in the paint as the Indiana Pacers gutted out a 99-92 home victory to tie the Eastern Conference Finals at 2-2. The Jamaican scored 23 points to lead five Pacers starters in double figures and also grabbed 12 rebounds here Tuesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

NBA: Pacers beat Heat to level series at 2-2

Agence France-PresseMay 29, 2013 12:48
Centre Roy Hibbert scored 23 points as the Indiana Pacers went on a 13-3 run to close the game and beat the Miami Heat 99-92 in game four of their NBA semi-final round series on Tuesday. The Pacers were blown out of game three by the Heat, but rebounded mightily at home on Tuesday against the defending NBA champion Heat to level the series at 2-2.

Pacers fend off Heat to square series

May 29, 2013 09:33
(Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers withstood a late Miami charge to beat the Heat 99-92 and square their Eastern Conference final at two games all on Tuesday. Roy Hibbert recorded 23 points and 12 rebounds, Lance Stephenson scored 20 and the Pacers responded to a blowout loss in Game Three with a determined home-court effort. Game Five is on Thursday back in Miami where the defending NBA champions will try to regain control.

Heat get off to fast start, dominate Pacers

May 27, 2013 00:46
Heat get off to fast start, dominate Pacers INDIANAPOLIS -- And just like that -- in less than a half -- home-court advantage is back in the Miami Heat's hands. The Heat took it back in grand fashion when they dominated the Indiana Pacers from start to finish in their 114-96 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday. The Heat lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. Game 4 is back at the Fieldhouse on Tuesday.

Defensive effort key to Pacers beating Heat, tying series

May 25, 2013 00:50
Defensive effort key to Pacers beating Heat, tying series MIAMI -- The Heat fans inside AmericanAirlines Arena weren't the only ones shocked to see Miami Heat star LeBron James commit two crucial turnovers in the final minute. Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel was pretty stunned, too. "It's near impossible (to stop James)," Vogel said. "I'm not sure how we did it other than exhibiting a great amount of will."

Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series

May 25, 2013 02:06
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers threw open the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Friday, upsetting the Miami Heat with a 97-93 victory to level the best-of-seven series at 1-1. LeBron James scored 36 points for Miami but gave up two crucial turnovers down the stretch that cost the Heat, while Roy Hibbert top-scored for the Pacers with 29 points and Paul George added 22 and produced some outstanding defensive work.
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