Indiana forward Paul George returned Sunday after missing the entire season with a leg injury he suffered in the summer. The former All-Star starter went 5-12 from the field and scored 13 points in his first game back, helping the Pacers rout Miami 112-89 and moving them within a game of 8th place Boston for the final playoff spot.
Monday's Games:
Portland at Brooklyn
The Nets are 2 clear in the loss column over the three teams on the outside looking in. Their game with Portland Monday is a makeup game from an earlier "snow-out" and is a big one.