George Guides Pacers to Win Over Orlando

By ESPN

About 90 minutes before Monday night's game, Pacers coach Nate McMillan wasn't sure if Paul George was going to suit up.

Magic coach Frank Vogel knew better.

"I'm expecting him to play," Vogel said with a grin.

George scored 13 points in his return from a sprained ankle, and the Pacers spoiled Vogel's return to Indiana with an 88-69 victory Monday night.

Vogel coached the Pacers for 5 1/2 seasons before he was let go in May. He was quickly scooped up by Orlando, and it looks as if he has plenty of work to do with the Magic.

He remains popular in Indiana, and he was cheered when he was introduced before the game.

"I love Frank," said Pacers reserve C.J. Miles, who made four 3-pointers and scored 16 points. "Frank's one of the reasons I'm here. He believed in me and I'll never forget that."

Orlando shot 32 percent from the field and committed 16 turnovers, resulting in 20 points for Indiana. Evan Fournier led the Magic with 14 points on 4-of-15 shooting, and Aaron Gordon had 11.

George also had six rebounds and five assists for the Pacers, who pulled away in the second half. Monta Ellis also scored 13 points, and Jeff Teague finished with 11.

Indiana led by as many as 21 points during the fourth quarter.

Monday, November 14 Scoreboard

Indiana 88, Orlando 69

New York 93, Dallas 77

Detroit 104, Oklahoma City 88

New Orleans 106, Boston 105

Houston 115, Philadelphia 88

San Antonio 94, Miami 90

Memphis 102, Utah 96

Los Angeles Clippers 127, Brooklyn 95

Tuesday, November 15 Schedule (All Times Central)

Toronto at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Portland, 9 p.m.

Brooklyn at Los Angeles Lakers, 9:30 p.m.