Pacers in NBA Eastern Conference semis

Washington, May 4 (IANS) With a 92-80 Game 7 victory, NBA Eastern Conference top seeds Indiana Pacers outclassed eighth seeded Atlanta Hawks 4-3 to advance into the semi-finals.

Paul George grabbed a career playoff-high 30 points for the Pacers. Starting shooting guard Lance Stephenson added 19 points and 14 rebounds while Roy Hibbert finished with 13 points and seven rebounds Saturday, reports Xinhua.

Kyle Korver led the Hawks with 19 points, Jeff Teague made 16 while Paul Millsap finished with 15 points and 17 rebounds.

The Indiana Pacers will face the Washington Wizards in the next round.