Robinson's 3-pointer lifts Pacers over Hawks
ATLANTA -- Glenn Robinson III made a 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left to help the Indiana Pacers overcome a six-point deficit with less than two minutes to play and stun the Atlanta Hawks 97-96 on Sunday at Philips Arena.
Atlanta overcame an 11-point second-half deficit and led 96-90 with 1:43 remaining and never scored again. The Pacers got baskets by Jeff Teague and C.J. Miles to cut the lead to two points and won it when Teague rebounded a Tim Hardaway Jr. miss and rushed the ball up the court and into the corner, where Robinson connected for the game-winner. It was Robinson's third 3-pointer, giving him 11 points.
Atlanta missed a chance to win at the horn when Paul Millsap's jumper bounced off the rim.
The win allowed Indiana (32-30) to move into sixth place in the Eastern Conference and within two games of fifth-place Atlanta (34-28).
The Pacers were led by Paul George, who scored 34 points, his 11th game of 30 or more this season. George was 6-for-9 on 3-pointers. Indiana also got 16 points, four rebounds and six assists from Jeff Teague and 13 points from C.J. Miles.
Atlanta was led in scoring by Hardaway, who had four 3-pointers and scored 24, and Millsap, who had 23 points and 10 rebounds. Dennis Schroder scored 18 and had seven assists.
Atlanta played the game without coach Mike Budenholzer, who was serving a one-game suspension for bumping a referee during Friday's game against Cleveland.
The Hawks opened the game on a hot streak, scoring the first nine points. Indiana answered, drawing to within 11-10, but Atlanta went on a 12-2 streak and had a 30-19 lead after the first quarter.
Atlanta scored to open the second quarter and went very cold. Indiana reversed the role, went on an 11-0 run, and tied the game on George's 3-pointer with 5:40 left in the half. The Pacers led by as many as six points, but Atlanta outscored the Pacers 8-2 to end the half, with a bucket by Schroder squaring things at 50-50 at the break.
Indiana opened the third quarter with a four-point play -- a 3-pointer from George and a free throw by C.J. Miles, who was fouled on the same play. The Pacers went on to build an 11-point lead at 66-55 when Teague drove the lane for a layup with 7:52.
Atlanta went on a 12-3 burst and cut the lead to 73-71 on Thabo Sefolosha's driving layup. Indiana responded and stretched its lead to 81-74 at the end of the period.
The Hawks opened the fourth quarter with six straight points and drew to within 81-80 on Hardaway's driving slam with 8:56 remaining.
The Hawks trailed by as many as 11 points in the second half and had three chances to tie or take the lead when Hardaway connected for a 3-pointer with 4:34 left. Atlanta took the lead on the next possession on Sefolosha's 3-point basket.
Atlanta and Indiana meet for the third and final time on April 12 in Indianapolis.
NOTES: Atlanta claimed PG Jose Calderon off waivers. The 12-year veteran played most recently with the Los Angeles Lakers. He averages 9.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists over his career. ... Inactive Sunday for Atlanta were F Ryan Kelly and G Mike Dunleavy (ankle). Inactive for Indiana were F Georges Niang and F Lavoy Allen. ... Atlanta showed a video tribute of PG Jeff Teague, who played seven seasons for the Hawks before being traded to Indiana during the offseason. ... Both teams complete a back-to-back with games on Monday. Atlanta hosts Golden State, the fourth in a series of six consecutive home games. Indiana plays at Charlotte to complete a five-game road trip.