Paul George scored 11 points and George Hill added 10 off the bench as the Indiana Pacers grabbed a 43-42 halftime lead over the Chicago Bulls Monday night at the Derrick Rose missed 8 of 9 shots and both free throws and has two points. Carlos Boozer combined for 2-for-12.
Watson suffered his injury late in the first half against the 76ers but surprisingly returned to play all but 21 seconds of the fourth quarter, scoring seven of his nine points in that critical stretch. Afterward, Watson vowed to play, but he entered the Coach Tom Thibodeau said Watson underwent treatment Monday and that athletic trainer Fred Tedeschi will know more about the injury Tuesday. Thibodeau wouldn't speculate as to how long Watson will sit.
The Mike James twice this season as point guard insurance and feel they can go to that option again if needed.
As for the game, Pacers coach kcjohnson@tribune.com
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