The Indiana Pacers basketball players were defeated 136-110 on the road by the New York Knicks, and Ivica Zubac scored 11 points for the visiting team, along with seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 26:16 minutes of the game.
Jarace Walker was the Pacers’ best scorer with 16 points, and the Knicks were led to victory by Josh Hart with 33 points, seven rebounds and five assists and OG Anunoby with 26 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
The Pacers have it 14th defeat in a row and with a 15-54 record, they are the worst team in the NBA. New York achieved its fourth consecutive victory and with a performance of 45-25 is in third place in the Eastern Conference.
With a 108-113 victory in Orlando, Oklahoma City Thunder (54-15) became the first team to mathematically secure a place in the playoffs. The current champions and the leading team of the NBA League were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 40 points, and the best Magic player was Paolo Banchero with 32 points and 10 rebounds.
Orlando has dropped to 38-30 with two consecutive losses and is in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, the last one that leads directly to the playoffs.
NBA results, March 17:
New York Knicks – Indiana Pacers 136-110
Charlotte Hornets – Miami Heat 136-106
Orlando Magic – Oklahoma City Thunder 108-113
Washington Wizards – Detroit Pistons 117-130
Milwaukee Bucks – Cleveland Cavaliers 116-123
Minnesota Timberwolves – Phoenix Suns 116-104
Denver Nuggets – Philadelphia 76ers 124-96
Sacramento Kings – San Antonio Spurs 104-132
(Hina | Photo: Indiana Pacers)
