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NBA: Indiana 120, New Jersey 98

NEWARK, N.J., March 21 (UPI) -- Roy Hibbert scored 24 points Monday and the Indiana Pacers solidified their hold on a playoff spot with a 102-98 victory over New Jersey.

Darren Collison contributed 15 points, 12 assists and six rebounds and drained some key free throws in the closing minutes as Indiana strengthened its grip on the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff berth with 11 games left.

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Danny Granger added 20 points in the Pacers' fourth victory in six games.

Brook Lopez provided 20 for the Nets, who dropped their fourth straight.

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