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Daily NBA Fix 4-14-14: Indiana Pacers Right Ship For Big Win Over Thunder

By Phil Watson

Apr 13, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Caron Butler (2) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Oklahoma City 102-97. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Caron Butler (2) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Oklahoma City 102-97. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 13, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots over Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) in the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots over Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) in the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Toronto Raptors 116, DETROIT PISTONS 107
In conjunction with Chicago’s loss at New York, the Raptors jumped back into the No. 3 spot in the Eastern Conference with two games to play. Toronto tied its franchise record with its 47th win, but it wasn’t easy as Detroit rallied from 18 down in the first half to lead late in the third quarter. But DeMar DeRozan carried the Raptors home with 14 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter. Kyle Lowry added 28 points before fouling out, Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points, Chuck Hayes grabbed 10 rebounds in 14 minutes and Patrick Patterson blocked three shots. Greg Monroe finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Pistons, Rodney Stuckey scored 18 points, Brandon Jennings added 17 and Andre Drummond went for 14 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks.

INDIANA PACERS 102, Oklahoma City Thunder 97
David West knocked down three free throws in the final 15 seconds and Lance Stephenson had his NBA-best fifth triple-double of the year as the Pacers closed in on the East’s top seed. West had 21 points, Paul George finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds, C.J. Watson scored 20 points and Stephenson went for 17 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 38 points, Russell Westbrook added 21, Caron Butler logged 13 points and three steals and Serge Ibaka notched 11 points, three steals and three blocked shots for the Thunder.