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George scores 25 of his 27 in 2nd half, Pacers edge Knicks

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 7:16 p.m. ET

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Paul George scored 25 of his 27 points in the second half Wednesday night to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 108-105 victory over the New York Knicks.

Kristaps Porzingis missed a 3-point shot that would've given the Knicks the lead with 1.9 seconds remaining. Myles Turner then made one free throw at the other end.

Carmelo Anthony missed a 3-point attempt for the tie at the buzzer from the right wing.

George, who shot 1 of 9 in the first half, had 10 points in the third quarter and 15 in the fourth. He finished hitting 10-of-23 shots.

Turner had 24 points and George Hill added 10.

Porzingis led New York with 22 points and Jose Calderon had 20. Calderon made all four of his 3-point attempts.

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