INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Jalen Rose scored 19 points and Al Harrington added 18 off the bench Saturday night to rally the Indiana Pacers for the second straight night, this time to for a 105-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
On Friday night, Indiana fell behind by 20 points before rallying for a win over New York. Against Portland, the Pacers fell behind early in the second quarter, 33-22, when rookie Zach Randolph scored on a short jumper.
The game was tied at 76-76 heading into the fourth quarter when Indiana used an 11-2 spurt to take the lead for good. Travis Best's three-pointer ignited the run and former Blazer Jermaine O'Neal capped it with a free throw.
Indiana's balanced attack placed six players in double figures, including three off the bench. Best finished with 15 points and Jonathan Bender made six of nine shots for 15 as the Pacers won their fourth straight game.
Derek Anderson scored 18 points and Bonzi Wells chipped in 15 for the Blazers, which also placed six players in double figures. Dale Davis collected 13 points and 13 boards, but Portland committed 17 turnovers that led to 24 points for Indiana.
