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The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 103-96 in overtime. The Pacers improved to 10-1 and is now tied with the San Antonio Spurs for the NBA’s best record. Paul George led the Pacers with 35 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Knicks Star Carmelo Anthony had a great game with 30 points and game high 18 rebounds. The Knicks are now 3-8 and have lost 4 games in a row.

 

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The Dallas Mavericks came back (after being down by 17 points) after three quarters to defeat the Houston Rockets 123-120 to win a state rivalry game. Newcomer Monte Ellis scored a game high and a season high 37 points for the Mavericks and Star player Dirk Nowitzki had a season high 35 points for the Mavericks. Shawn Marion hit a 3 pointer with 47 seconds to give Dallas the lead for good and the Mavericks improve to 8-4 and are on a three game winning streak. Dwight Howard led the Rockets with 33 points a season high, 11 rebounds and the Rockets are now 8-5.

 

 

Submitted by Abner Jackson III, Content Writer for STACKS Magazine.