Pacers 95, Jazz 86
The Indiana Pacers dominated the fourth quarter by using their stifling defense to pick up a road victory over the Utah Jazz.
The Jazz, who led by as many as 11 points in the first half, only scored nine points in the first 8 1/2 minutes of the final period while the Pacers built a double-digit lead.
Swingman Paul George struggled from the field, shooting just 7-for-20 and 1-for-8 from three-point range, but scored 19 points as Indiana (17-2) bounced back from Monday's tough road loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Jazz (4-16) saw their season-best, two-game winning streak snapped.
- - -
Mavericks 100, Pelicans 97
Dirk Nowitzki scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, including his team's last five points, and guard Jose Calderon added a pair of three-pointers in the fourth quarter to lift the Dallas Mavericks to victory.
The game was tied at 97-97 in the final minute when Nowitzki made three free throws to seal it.
The Pelicans' last shot - a three-point attempt by forward Ryan Anderson at the top of the key - hit the back of the iron at the buzzer.
The Mavericks (12-8) recorded their fourth consecutive victory over the Pelicans (9-9), who were led by 26 points from Jrue Holiday.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
