NBA Playoffs 2013

Miami, FL

George Hill sank four pressure-packed free throws in the last 48 seconds to lift the Indiana Pacers to a series-tying 97-93 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena.

With the game tied at 93, Hill drew a foul from Mario Chalmers and calmly sank two foul shots to put the Pacers ahead by two.

The Heat had a chance to tie the game but LeBron James issued a bad pass amid a tight Pacers defense. However, Indiana failed to capitalize as they committed a shot clock violation at the other end.

The Heat had another shot at tying the game but James' pass was stolen by Hill, who sank two foul shot with eight seconds left to secure the win.

Roy Hibbert tallied 29 points on 10-for-15 shooting on top of 10 boards, Paul George had 22 points and six assists while Hill finished with 18 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals for the Pacers.

The Pacers got double-digit scoring from their starters with David West adding 12 points and Lance Stephenson contributing 10 points, eight boards and five assists for the Pacers, who led by as many as 12 early in the game.

James led the Heat with 36 points on 14-for-20 shooting, Chris Bosh had 17 points while Dwyane Wade had 14 for the Heat.

The Pacers shot 33-for-66 from the field for an even 50 percent while the Heat made just 34 of 73 attempts, with Bosh and Wade shooting a combined 12-for-28 from the floor.

The Pacers raced to a 24-12 lead before the Heat ended the first period with a 10-4 run to cut the deficit to 28-22.

A long jumper by Chris Bosh midway through the second period tied the game at 37. However, the Pacers outscored the Heat, 16-7, for a 53-44 lead at the break.

 

 

 

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