Pacers hold off Heat to hold sixth in the East

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With sixth place at stake in the Eastern Conference, backup point guard T.J. McConnell posted 22 points and five assists as the host Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Heat 117-115 on Sunday night in Indianapolis.

Myles Turner added 22 points and 13 rebounds for Indiana, which got off to a hot start and held off a late Miami rally.

Pacers starting point guard Tyrese Hali