Pacers beat Jazz in NBA

Washington, Dec 5 (IANS) The Indiana Pacers beat the Utah Jazz 95-86 to record their first NBA victory in Utah since 2005.

All-Star forward Paul George, who had a career-best 43 points in the last game, was cold-handed for most part of the game, finishing with 19 Wednesday. Lance Stephenson and Luis Scola got 15 and 14 points, respectively, for the Pacers. Roy Hibbert added 13, reports Xinhua.

Derrick Favors had a team-high 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Jazz.

The Pacers stayed on top spot of the league with a 17-2 record after the win.