Pacers defeated Knicks 103-96 in overtime

2013-11-21 16:29

By (Agencies)

Indiana Pacers power forward David West (21) reacts after shooting a basket against the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York Nov 20, 2013. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 103-96 in overtime.[Photo/Agencies]

NEW YORK - Paul George made three free throws to tie it with 5.2 seconds left in regulation, then scored nine of his season-high 35 points in overtime as Indiana handed New York its sixth straight defeat at home.

New York scored the first 13 points, but this settled into a playoff-type game between teams that met in the postseason last May. And it again went to the Pacers, who bounced back from their first loss after a franchise-record 9-0 start.

George Hill added 23 points and eight rebounds for the Pacers, who beat the Knicks in six games in last season's Eastern Conference semifinals. Just as in the clincher of that series, Roy Hibbert had a pivotal block on Carmelo Anthony's drive to the basket.

Anthony had 30 points and 18 rebounds for the Knicks.