INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 4 Danny Granger scored 32 points Friday and the Indiana Pacers made 18 three-point shots in coasting to a 113-91 decision over Atlanta.
Mike Dunleavy contributed 23 points and 12 rebounds and Kareem Rush had 20 points off the bench to help the Pacers halt a five-game losing streak.
Atlanta, which has lost three in a row, was led by Josh Smith with 20 points.
With the Hawks owning a one-point lead, Indiana went on an 18-4 run in the second period en route to a 54-43 advantage at halftime. The Pacers then opened the third quarter on a 15-5 tear that broke open the contest.
Indiana shot 64 percent from three-point range, hitting 18 of 28. Atlanta was one of 10 from long distance.
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