The Indiana Pacers (29 - 25) defeated the host Oklahoma City Thunder (40 - 15) 101 - 98, on Friday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Pacers had lost their last five games in Oklahoma prior to this contest, however they did not let the past dictate the future as they fought hard to earn the road victory against a very tough host. Indiana was down by nine entering the fourth quarter but drained four three - pointers in the last 2:28 in order to emerge victorious. Thus the Pacers snapped the Thunder's nine - game home winning streak and also held them to less than 106 points, a mark which OKC had reached in their previous 12 games. Monta Ellis led the way for Indiana, finishing with 27 points (10 - 16 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 4 - 7 FT), three assists, three steals and two rebounds, in 38 minutes. Paul George had a strong game as well, as he logged a double - double with 22 points (6 - 14 FG, 2 - 7 3Pt, 8 - 9 FT) and 10 assists, along with five rebounds and one steal, in 34 minutes. Ian Mahinmi took care of business in the paint, as he tallied a double - double with 19 points (9 - 18 FG, 1 - 1 FT) and 11 rebounds, along with three assists, two steals and two blocks, in 35 minutes. Jordan Hill was back in the line - up after missing games before the break with a dislocated finger, while Rodney Stuckey remained out due to a sore right foot. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were both in top form as they combined for 54 points, 21 assists and 11 rebounds, but it was not enough to halt the Pacers. Westbrook tallied 23 points (10 - 17 FG, 1 - 4 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and an impressive 18 assists, as well as three rebounds, two steals and one block, in 37 minutes, while KD offered 31 points (13 - 26 FG, 2 - 9 3Pt, 3 - 3 FT), eight rebounds and three assists, in 38 minutes. Enes Kanter chipped in a healthy 13 points and 10 rebounds, in 20 minutes off the bench. As a team the Thunder shot a dismal 5 - 26 from distance, which can be seen as a difference - maker compared to Indiana's 9 - 22 from long - range. Next the Thunder will host the Cavaliers, on Sunday, and will look to avoid losing two in a row at home. The Pacers will be in Orlando on Sunday to take on the Magic.
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