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The Pacers have won four of five to take a 1½-game lead over the Heat for the Eastern Conference's sixth and final guaranteed playoff spot.
Myles Turner finished with 22 points and 13 rebounds, T.J. McConnell added 22 points and the Indiana Pacers hung on to strengthen their playoff prospects with a 117-115 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday.
Bam Adebayo and Caleb Martin each scored 20 and Adebayo had 12 rebounds for Miami
Player grades for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 126-112 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
Pascal Siakam scored 21 points, Aaron Nesmith had 17 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-112 on Friday night for their ninth victory in 14 games.