Atlanta's season ends in Game 7 with 92-80 loss to Indiana

Atlanta Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll (5) shoots in front of Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) in the first half during Game 7 of the first-round playoff series in Indianapolis. - photo by AJ Mast

0504Hawks1 — Atlanta Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll (5) shoots in front of Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) in the first half during Game 7 of the first-round playoff series in Indianapolis. - photo by AJ Mast

INDIANAPOLIS — Paul George scored a playoff career-high 30 points and Roy Hibbert finally came up big to lead the Indiana Pacers past the Atlanta Hawks, 92-80 on Saturday night in Game 7. Indiana staved off elimination for the second time in three days. It's the first time since mid-March the Pacers' regular starters have won back-to-back games.

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