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Tonight's NBA Matchups: Knicks to Host Pacers, Lakers to Battle Suns
Knicks Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Pacers
The New York Knicks, riding a four-game winning streak, will welcome the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. The Knicks enter the matchup coming off a 110-107 road win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday, with Jalen Brunson leading the way with 25 points. The Pacers, meanwhile, snapped a four-game losing skid with a 104-95 home victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Tyrese Haliburton had a team-high 23 points for Indiana.
Lakers and Suns Clash in Western Conference Showdown
In a Western Conference showdown, the Los Angeles Lakers will travel to Phoenix to face the Suns on Wednesday. The Lakers, who are currently 14th in the Western Conference standings, are looking to bounce back from a 113-104 home loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Anthony Davis had a huge game for Los Angeles, finishing with 32 points and 22 rebounds. The Suns, meanwhile, are coming off a 122-101 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 25 points.
Other Matchups on the Night
In other NBA action on Wednesday night:
- The Boston Celtics will host the Charlotte Hornets.
- The Philadelphia 76ers will visit the Toronto Raptors.
- The Golden State Warriors will travel to face the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- The Dallas Mavericks will host the Washington Wizards.
- The Milwaukee Bucks will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers.