The Indiana Pacers snapped out of their funk with a huge win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. They defeated them 102-97 to take back the top seed in the Eastern Conference by half a game over the Miami Heat.
ESPN reports that the Thunder came back from a 10-point deficit to tie the game at 89 with 2:46 remaining. However, Paul George and Lance Stephenson each made clutch three-pointers.
After the Pacers held a 99-97 lead with nine seconds left, David West made two key free throws to seal the win for the Pacers. He led the Pacers with 21 points as reported by Bleacher Report.
Lance Stephenson recorded a triple-double for the Pacers by scoring 17 points to go with 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Paul George and C.J. Watson each added 20 points.
Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 38 points, but he was held to 2-for-11 shooting from the three-point line. Russell Westbrook added 23 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.