NBA: Indiana Pacers record fifth straight win to remain unbeaten

The Indiana Pacers held on to their winning streak last night with a 97-80 victory over Miami Heat.

The Pacers needed a late surge to hold off the Chicago Bulls and remain unbeaten after having spent 3½ quarters trading jabs with Derrick Rose and the Bulls before using a 12-2 fourth-quarter run to break open the game and eventually pull away.

Paul George scored 21 points while David West had 17 points and 13 rebounds for the Pacers.

“We’re deep and we have a lot of guys who contribute and make plays,” said forward David West.

“That’s what we’re going to need as the year wears on.”

At 5-0, the Pacers are off to their best start since 1971-72 when they were an ABA contender. They can match the franchise’s best start ever with a win Friday night at home against Toronto.