It just seemed right.

The Indiana Pacers finally closed the deal — albeit after blowing another double-digit lead late — and beat the Chicago Bulls 88-84 Saturday at United, err, Conseco Fieldhouse to avoid being swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs and force Game 5 in Chicago on Tuesday.

That these feisty, pesky Pacers broke through and will live to fight another day is only fitting.

By Drew Allen

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