Rising West
David West broke out of a series-long slump to score 24 points, helping Indiana pull away for a 3-2 lead.
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PACERS LEAD SERIES 3-2
A. Horford- PTS: 14
- AST: 2
- REB: 9
D. West- PTS: 24
- AST: 0
- REB: 5
2013 REGULAR-SEASON LEADERS
PACERS
HAWKS
Scoring
- P. George
- PPG: 17.4
FG%: .419
PTS: 1377
- J. Smith
- PPG: 17.5
FG%: .465
PTS: 1327
Assists
- G. Hill
- APG: 4.7
AST: 355
- J. Teague
- APG: 7.2
AST: 579
Rebounds
- R. Hibbert
- RPG: 8.3
REB: 656
- A. Horford
- RPG: 10.2
REB: 757
Blocks
- R. Hibbert
- BLKPG: 2.61
BLK: 206
- J. Smith
- BLKPG: 1.79
BLK: 136
Steals
- P. George
- STLPG: 1.81
STL: 143
- J. Teague
- STLPG: 1.46
STL: 117
PHOTO WIRE
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MEDIA
Friday, May 3
Knicks-Celtics, 7 ET
Pacers-Hawks, 7 ET*
Thunder-Rockets, 9:30 ET
Clippers-Grizzlies, 9:30 ET*
* On ESPN2
Play Podcast ESPN NBA analyst Bruce Bowen dishes on Warriors-Nuggets, Mark Jackson, Stephen Curry, Grizzlies-Clippers, Blake Griffin, Marc Gasol, Hawks-Pacers, Celtics-Knicks and more.
Play Podcast ESPN Radio's Scott Van Pelt talks about where Stephen Curry ranks among the best shooters in NBA history, Tim Tebow, AJ McCarron and more.
Play Podcast Scott Van Pelt talks about the Nuggets' physical win over the Warriors on Tuesday night. SVP says if Mark Jackson is going to claim to be an old school coach, he can't complain when the Nuggets play "old school" defense against Curry.
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez discuss Jason Collins and his decision to come out as the first openly gay active NBA player with ESPN.com's Kevin Arnovitz.
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez discuss if the Heat will get complacent and if the Celtics can turn around their series. Plus, what Mike Brown's hire means for the Cavs.
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez discuss why all eight home teams won over the weekend and preview Monday's Game 2 action.
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