Pacers win Game 5, avoid elimination

Paul George scored 21 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter and inspired Indiana to fend off Miami's late challenges as the Pacers staved off playoff elimination with a 93-90 Game 5 victory Wednesday night.

The most crucial shooting performance of George's career allowed the Pacers to climb within 3-2 in the Eastern Conference finals and at least postponed Miami's fourth straight coronation as conference champ. Game 6 is Friday in Miami.

It took everything in George's repertoire to get it done. He was 12-of-19 from the field in the second half, and finished with six rebounds, six steals, five 3-pointers and only three turnovers in 45 minutes.

Four-time MVP LeBron James was limited to 24 1/2 minutes because of major foul trouble. He finished with a career playoff-low seven points, two rebounds and four assists.