The Pacers wanted to finish their final preseason home game on a positive note. Mission accomplished.
The Pacers defeated the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night in a close game, 101-98. Josh McRoberts dove to the ground with just 12 seconds left and called a timeout for the Pacers, as their lead was down to just one, after leading by 15 at halftime.
James Posey hit both of his free throws, and the Pacers held a three-point lead. The Hornets were unable to get a three point shot to go down at the end of regulation, and the Pacers got their second win in a row, albeit the preseason.
As the New Orleans Hornets came to town, they saw a familiar face in the new starting point guard for the Indiana Pacers. Darren Collison filled in for the injured Chris Paul last year, and did so well everyone has already labeled him a star.
Darren Collison finished with 16 points, five assists, and four rebounds in 34 minutes of play. The guy he sat behind last year, and probably the best point guard in the league (Chris Paul) ended his night with 12 points, eight assists, and four rebounds in 29 minutes.
On a night when it was all supposed to be ...
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