Danny Granger scored 27 points and the Indiana Pacers used free throws in the closing minute Sunday to hold off Charlotte and beat the Bobcats 98-93. Mike Dunleavy and T.J.

Al Thornton and Baron Davis combined for nine points in the second overtime Friday and the Los Angeles Clippers finally wore down Indiana 117-109. The Pacers played without Danny Granger, Marquis Daniels and Troy Murphy, all of whom were hospitalized prior to the game with flu-like symptoms.

Danny Granger had 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and five steals Monday when the Indiana Pacers beat Washington 118-98. Marquis Daniels added 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and Jarrett Jack and T.J.

Dwight Howard had 32 points, 21 rebounds and four blocked four shots Saturday to spark the Orlando Magic to a 110-96 win over Indiana. Howard shot 11-of-15 from the field, as the Magic won for the ninth time in 10 games.

Rashard Lewis produced the winning points with 28 seconds left in overtime Friday, boosting the Orlando Magic to 100-98 decision over Indiana. Orlando won its fifth straight game, improved its road record to 4-1 and remained atop the Central Division. Indiana's T.J.