David West scored 29 points and Paul George had 21 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, leading Indiana past short-handed Chicago 111-101 on Monday night, and into a share of the Central Division lead.
The Pacers have won three straight and extended their home winning streak to 14, matching the team's longest since 2002-03.
Marco Belinelli had a season-high 24 points and Nate Robinson had 19 to lead the Bulls, who lost for only the third time in nine games. The Bulls played again without starting guards Kirk Hinrich (elbow), Derrick Rose (knee) and center Joakim Noah (foot). The Bulls also survived a scare when Marco Belinelli crashed to the floor clutching his right ankle late in the first quarter.
Indiana seized control with a 15-4 run in the third quarter that made it 79-67 with 4:13 to go. Chicago never got closer than four the rest of the way.
NBA
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Washington Wizards 98, Los Angeles Clippers 90
Philadelphia 76ers 78, Orlando Magic 61
New York Knicks 99, Detroit Pistons 85
Miami Heat 99, Charlotte Bobcats 94
Oklahoma City Thunder 112, Dallas Mavericks 91
Portland Trail Blazers 100, Minnesota Timberwolves 98
Utah Jazz 98, Sacramento Kings 91 (OT)
>>Bulls' Robinson Wins Award
(New York, NY) -- Bulls guard Nate Robinson was named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week yesterday. Robinson averaged nearly 18 points and seven assists per game last week. The Bulls went 3-and-1 during the week.
