Daily NBA Fix 4-27-14: Reggie Jackson Plays Mr. April For Thunder
By Phil Watson
Indiana Pacers 91, ATLANTA HAWKS 88
Game 4, Eastern Conference First Round
Paul George and David West canned huge 3-pointers in the closing minutes and the Pacers drew even in the series heading back to Indianapolis.
George put the Pacers up 86-85 with a 3-pointer and West, not known as a long-distance shooter, hit a 3-ball with 1:33 left. The Hawks drew back to within one when Kyle Korver hit three free throws—getting a do-over on the third shot after the Pacers were whistled for a lane violation. But George came up big on the glass, corralling and offensive rebound, eventually leading to George Hill’s twisting scoop with 56 seconds left.
Atlanta couldn’t convert on its final three possessions, with Pero Antic missing a 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have forced overtime.
George had 24 points and 10 rebounds for Indiana, West added 18 points and three steals and Hill scored 15 points.
Paul Millsap paced the Hawks with 29 points and three blocked shots and Korver tossed in 15 points. Louis Williams had four steals, but Jeff Teague was held to 14 points on 5-of-15 shooting as Atlanta shot just 30-for-84 (35.7 percent).
Game 5 is Monday in Indianapolis.