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George, Indiana Pacers Race Past Boston Celtics in Second Half

Jordan Crawford was a perfect 8-for-8 in the first half, but the Pacers blew by the Celtics to turn an eight-point deficit into a 15-point blowout and send the Celtics to six straight losses.

BOSTON – It was another example of a young defensive backcourt forcing turnovers and dominating in transition to make a big comeback against a plodding half-court offense. That may sound like the Celtics' calling card, but it was the Pacers that out sprinted the Celtics for the final 18 minutes Friday night.

Indiana wore down an eight point halftime deficit midway through the third quarter and led by 20 a quarter later. The Celtics offense couldn't even score double digits in the third quarter, committing a mind numbing nine turnovers.

The Garden Report broke down another stellar performance by Paul George and the flawless (and a bit lucky) first half from Jordan Crawford. They also discussed Kelly Olynyk spraining his ankle and Mr. Born Ready, Lance Stephenson.

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