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Indiana Pacers (13-40, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (34-19, second in the Eastern Conference)

New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Indiana looks to end its four-game losing streak with a win against New York.

The Knicks are 23-12 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York ranks second in the Eastern Conference in rebounding with 46.2 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns paces the Knicks with 11.9 boards.

The Pacers have gone 9-26 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana allows 118.5 points to opponents and has been outscored by 7.9 points per game.

The Knicks average 117.3 points per game, 1.2 fewer points than the 118.5 the Pacers allow. The Pacers are shooting 44.7% from the field, 1.2% lower than the 45.9% the Knicks' opponents have shot this season.

The teams play for the second time this season. In the last meeting on Dec. 19 the Knicks won 114-113 led by 25 points from Jalen Brunson, while Andrew Nembhard scored 31 points for the Pacers.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mikal Bridges is scoring 15.7 points per game and averaging 4.1 rebounds for the Knicks. Brunson is averaging 23.6 points and 3.7 rebounds over the last 10 games.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists for the Pacers. Jarace Walker is averaging 15.6 points and 5.4 rebounds over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 9-1, averaging 115.0 points, 47.5 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 98.6 points per game.

Pacers: 3-7, averaging 112.2 points, 42.3 rebounds, 29.7 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 118.8 points.

INJURIES: Knicks: OG Anunoby: day to day (toe), Miles McBride: out (ankle).

Pacers: Obi Toppin: out (foot), Ivica Zubac: out (ankle), Tyrese Haliburton: out for season (achilles), Kobe Brown: out (not injury related ).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Utah Jazz (16-37, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (28-26, eighth in the Eastern Conference)

Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -8.5; over/under is 244.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Jazz take on the Miami Heat in a non-conference matchup.

The Heat are 16-10 in home games. Miami ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference with 28.7 assists per game led by Davion Mitchell averaging 7.1.

The Jazz are 6-20 on the road. Utah is 4-7 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Heat average 119.7 points per game, 7.0 fewer points than the 126.7 the Jazz give up. The Jazz are shooting 46.8% from the field, 0.9% higher than the 45.9% the Heat's opponents have shot this season.

The teams square off for the second time this season. The Heat won 147-116 in the last meeting on Jan. 25. Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 26 points, and Brice Sensabaugh led the Jazz with 23 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Adebayo is scoring 18.2 points per game with 9.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists for the Heat. Norman Powell is averaging 13.5 points and 2.3 rebounds while shooting 41.1% over the past 10 games.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is scoring 19.3 points per game and averaging 5.7 rebounds for the Jazz. Sensabaugh is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 5-5, averaging 120.3 points, 51.6 rebounds, 29.1 assists, 10.4 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.3 points per game.

Jazz: 2-8, averaging 114.5 points, 43.0 rebounds, 29.7 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 122.9 points.

INJURIES: Heat: Norman Powell: day to day (back), Tyler Herro: out (ribs), Pelle Larsson: out (elbow).

Jazz: Keyonte George: out (ankle), Walker Kessler: out for season (shoulder).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Los Angeles Clippers (25-27, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (32-19, fourth in the Western Conference)

Houston; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits the Houston Rockets after Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points in the Clippers' 115-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Rockets are 18-15 against Western Conference opponents. Houston is second in the Western Conference in team defense, allowing only 110.0 points while holding opponents to 45.9% shooting.

The Clippers have gone 15-15 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles has a 15-18 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

The Rockets average 11.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 fewer makes per game than the Clippers give up (13.5). The Clippers average 12.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.4 more makes per game than the Rockets allow.

The teams square off for the third time this season. In the last meeting on Dec. 24 the Clippers won 128-108 led by 41 points from Leonard, while Kevin Durant scored 22 points for the Rockets.

TOP PERFORMERS: Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists for the Rockets. Durant is averaging 23.5 points over the last 10 games.

Leonard is scoring 28.0 points per game with 6.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists for the Clippers. John Collins is averaging 17.0 points and 5.2 rebounds while shooting 62.3% over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 6-4, averaging 107.7 points, 47.9 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 10.9 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.8 points per game.

Clippers: 6-4, averaging 112.2 points, 42.7 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 50.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.8 points.

INJURIES: Rockets: Jae'Sean Tate: day to day (wrist), Fred VanVleet: out for season (acl), Steven Adams: out for season (ankle).

Clippers: Bennedict Mathurin: out (not injury related), Bradley Beal: out for season (hip), Yanic Konan Niederhauser: day to day (illness), Darius Garland: out (toe), Isaiah Jackson: out (not injury related).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.