NBA: Indiana 108, Atlanta 98

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Paul George scored 26 points Tuesday, helping the Indiana Pacers start the second half of the season with a 108-98 victory over Atlanta.

David West provided 17 points and six rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Pacers, who had lost twice in three games before the all-star break.

Lance Stephenson helped out with 13 points, seven assists and five rebounds.

The Hawks dropped a sixth straight despite 19 points from Kyle Korver, who sank 5-of-7 3-point tries.