nba roundup | Thursday’s games

Pacers 109, Timberwolves 103

MINNEAPOLIS

Paul George scored 32 points after being picked for his fourth All-Star game to lead Indiana past Minnesota.Myles Turner added 23 points, and Jeff Teague had 20 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds to help the Pacers snap a three-game losing streak. Indiana outrebounded Minnesota 44-34 and shot 52 percent. Karl-Anthony Towns had 33 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves after getting passed over for the Western Conference reserves. Minnesota missed a chance for its first four-game winning streak since 2012.

Thunder 109, Mavericks 98

OKLAHOMA CITY

Russell Westbrook scored 45 points to help Oklahoma City beat short-handed Dallas. The NBA scoring leader made 16 of 29 shots after being named an All-Star reserve earlier in the night. He had eight rebounds and three assists, ending his triple-doubles streak at three games.Victor Oladipo added 17 points, and Steven Adams had 15 for the Thunder. They have won three straight. Harrison Barnes scored 31 points, and Justin Anderson had 17 for the Mavericks.

Associated Press