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Indiana 93, Chicago 81

CHICAGO, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Reggie Miller scored 20 points and Jonathan Bender and Al Harrington each added 18 as the Indiana Pacers snapped a five-game losing streak Monday with a 93-81 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Indiana posted its ninth straight win over Chicago and swept the season series for the second straight season. The Pacers (22-21) also avoided falling under .500 for the first time since they were 8-9.

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Miller did not play in the fourth quarter, but Indiana was able to stretch an eight-point advantage to 16 on Harrington's jumper with 3:13 remaining.

Ron Mercer scored 18 points and Ron Artest added 16 for the Bulls, who continue to struggle offensively. Chicago was held under the century mark for the 10th straight time in regulation.

The Pacers had allowed more than 100 points in four of their previous five contests.

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