INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — George Hill scored a season-high 26 points, and Paul George had 11 of his 26 points during the decisive run Monday, leading the Pacers to a 98-84 victory over Minnesota.
Indiana has won four straight since losing at Chicago, is 13-1 for the first time in franchise history and remained perfect in eight home games this season.
And the NBA’s hottest team won this game with the same script they’ve been using all season — a strong defense.
The Timberwolves (8-8) shot just 32.6 percent from the field and was held to a season-low point total. Its previous worst was 92 points at Cleveland on Nov. 4. Kevin Love finished with 20 points and 17 rebounds.
Minnesota still managed to hang around most of the night — until George led the Pacers on a 14-2 run that turned a 66-65 deficit into a 79-70 lead.
