INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Ron Artest had 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 98-75 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

Jermaine O'Neal had 17 points, nine rebounds and six blocks and Jeff Foster added 10 points and nine boards to help NBA-leading Indiana improve to 12-2. The Pacers have won six straight.

Kevin Garnett led Minnesota with 25 points and 16 rebounds.

Heat 91, Hornets 87

MIAMI (AP) Eddie Jones and Brian Grant each hit two free throws in the final 15 seconds to help Miami beat New Orleans.

The victory was the Heat's first over the Hornets since April 2001, breaking a seven-game regular-season losing streak.

Jones led the Heat with 25 points, and Lamar Odom added 19. Baron Davis scored 28 points for the Hornets.

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