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Pacers' Hibbert Bounces Back Big In Game 2

Last updated on Thursday, May 8, 2014

(Indianapolis, IN) - The emergence of Roy Hibbert pushes the Pacers past the Wizards 86-82.

The win evens the second round series at 1 game a piece.

Big Roy had his best game in a long time for the Pacers, scoring 28 points on 10-13 shooting, while grabbing 9 rebounds and blocking 2 shots, in 33 minutes of play.

With the win the Pacers are now 3-3 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in the play-offs, and will head to Washington to play game 3 on Friday.

George Hill, who has also struggled in the play-offs, came through with 14 points 4 boards, and 3 assists. Lance Stephenson finished with 14 points, after starting the game 0 for 9 from the field, he had 7 rebounds as well.

With the offense working through Hibbert, the Pacers looked similar to their early season form, scoring lots of points in the paint, and playing solid team defense.

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