Jazz edge Pacers 114-110 in overtime
Jefferson led the Pacers
Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson and guard Gordon Hayward made some costly mistakes late in regulation against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
Each player got a shot at redemption in overtime -- and each came through. Jefferson scored eight points in overtime, and Hayward blocked a shot and grabbed the loose ball with 8.9 seconds remaining to lead the Jazz to a thrilling 114-110 win over the Pacers.
Jefferson had a game-high 25 points and six rebounds for Utah. He regrouped after missing a jumper that likely would have been the dagger as the Jazz led 98-94 with 53.8 seconds remaining. Hayward, who injured his right shoulder while coming off a screen to block Paul George's shot in the final seconds of overtime, committed an incredible three turnovers in the final 32 seconds of the fourth quarter to nearly cost Utah the game.
Indiana overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime. David West had 24 points and George had 23 points and three 3-pointers. George Hill flirted with a triple-double with 22 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.