The Hawks challenged the conference-leading Pacers on Tuesday night, but Indiana won behind a big game from David West.
Pacers guard Lance Stephenson out after scary fall

Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsOof. It was a hell of a fall, too. Stephenson went flying through the air and was upended before somehow being able to make the shot, but he then hit the ground as his legs tumbled over his head once he landed. He seemed to be OK after shooting the and-1 free throw at the time, which is crazy.
Courtesy of Matt Moore (@hpbasketball).
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Brad Rempel-USA TODAY SportsPau Gasol ruled out through All-Star break

USA TODAY SportsWith trade rumors swirling around Pau Gasol and the Lakers, the latest news can’t make things on that front any easier. The big man has now been ruled out of action through the All-Star break as he deals with a strained groin, the team announced Tuesday.
This news comes on the heels of reports that Steve Nash will play tonight for the first time since November, but the Lakers’ season has been in flux since the season started, and Gasol’s relationship with Mike D’Antoni hasn’t exactly been a healthy one for the most part.
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