James helps Heat beat Pacers 87-83 in Game 2

LeBron James scored the first six points in a decisive 12-2 run and combined with Dwyane Wade for Miami's final 20 points in an 87-83 victory over the Indiana Pacers that left the Eastern Conference finals tied at a game apiece.

Wade, who had 13 points in the Heat's 41-point first half, scored his final 10 in the fourth. James, who finished with 22 points, had 12 in the fourth. Together they helped Miami avoid falling into a 2-0 hole for the first time since the first round of the 2010 playoffs.

Lance Stephenson tied his playoff career high with 25 points for the Pacers. Paul George scored 14.