The New York Knicks will try to prevent the Indiana Pacers from winning nine in a row at home Thursday at 8:00 pm ET.
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New York (23-11) is 8-2 following losses, but unlike all but one of those games, they'll be without forward Carmelo Anthony on Thursday. He was suspended for one game by the NBA on Wednesday for confronting Boston's Kevin Garnett after Monday's 102-96 home defeat. The two were involved in a fourth-quarter altercation in which both were given technical fouls.
"There are no circumstances in which it is acceptable for a player to confront an opponent after a game," NBA Executive Vice President of Operations Stu Jackson said in a statement. "Carmelo Anthony attempted to engage with Kevin Garnett multiple times after Monday's game and therefore a suspension was warranted."
Without Anthony, New York may need J.R. Smith to continue his recent scoring spark. Smith is averaging 23.9 points over his last nine games after scoring 14.4 in his first 25.
The Pacers (21-14) have won eight of 10 and continue to play some of the league's best defense, allowing 89.5 points per game. They held Miami to a season-low output in an 87-77 home win Tuesday and have limited four of their last five opponents below 90 points.
Paul George is tied with David West for the team lead with 16.7 points per game as Indiana continues to play without Danny Granger (knee). George had 29 against the Heat after scoring 17 over his previous two games on 8-of-29 shooting.
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