Daily NBA Fix 2-8-14: Orlando Magic Remind Us Why They Play The Games

By Phil Watson | Feb 8, 2014

Feb 7, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic small forward Tobias Harris (12) celebrates with power forward Glen Davis (11) after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Amway Center. The Orlando Magic won 103-102. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 7, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard George Hill (3) takes a shot against Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Portland 118-113 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

INDIANA PACERS 118, Portland Trail Blazers 113, OT

George Hill’s career night turned into an overtime win for the Pacers. Hill scored a career-high 37 points to go with nine rebounds and eight assists. Hill forced overtime with a 3-pointer late in regulation after Danny Granger’s offensive rebound kept the possession alive. David West added 30 points and 10 boards and Paul George scored 17 points, albeit on 5-of-23 shooting. Damian Lillard tied a career high with 38 points and also had 11 assists for Portland, LaMarcus Aldridge scored 22 points, Wesley Matthews had 19 and Robin Lopez went for 17 points and 14 rebounds.

Los Angeles Lakers 112, PHILADELPHIA 76ers 98
Steve Nash celebrated the big 4-oh by scoring a season-high 19 points and leading the Lakers to a second straight road win. Wesley Johnson had 17 points to go with five steals and three blocks, Chris Kaman scored 17 points and blocked three shots and Ryan Kelly scored 15 points. Kendall Marshall came off the bench to notch 10 assists in just 20 minutes. Tony Wroten led the 76ers with 16 points, Spencer Hawes had 15 points and 11 rebounds and Evan Turner also scored 15 points.