After starting a three-game California stretch by wasting a 16 point lead against the Kings, the Indiana Pacers came back swinging against the Golden State Warriors. George Hill, who was traded to the Pacers from the Spurs on draft night, came up with a game-winning steal and shot. Hill, in 34 minutes of action, added 14 points and shot 3-6 from long distance. In the game’s final seconds, Hill stripped the ball away from Monta Ellis, and ran the length of the floor to help boost Indiana to a 94-91 win.
After starting the second quarter on a 10-0 run, the Warriors seemed to slow down and play right into Indiana’s defensive strategy. The Pacers scored only 16 points in the second quarter, but held tight, and kept the game within reach until the final minutes.
Danny Granger added 26 points to the win, and free agent pick up, David West, had 18 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. The Pacers finish up their west coast road trip against the Lakers on Sunday.
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