What happened: Indiana beat New York 106-104 on Friday night, a two-point final in the NBA Cup group meeting between the two clubs.
Why it matters: The result extends the Pacers' winning streak to two games, though they are still 10th in the standings at 5-8. New York has dropped two in a row and sits sixth at 6-6.
By the numbers: Pacers: 5-8 in 2026-27 through 13 games, W2, seed 10. Knicks: 6-6 in 2026-27 through 12 games, L2, seed 6.
What to watch: Indiana looks to stretch its streak to three, while New York tries to avoid a third straight loss.