It's too little too late for the Indiana Pacers. However, a strong stretch - especially at home - has them encouraged about their future.
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 7:00 PM - 4/7/2010
Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
The Pacers look to win for the 10th time in 11 games at Conseco Fieldhouse as they conclude their season series with the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Indiana (29-48) is already assured of missing the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season, one shy of the team record set from 1982-86.
The Pacers might be feeling they can avoid matching that dubious mark next season after winning seven of nine following a 4-14 stretch in which they averaged 99.5 points.
They're averaging 108.5 points during their run at home, with the lone defeat a 105-96 overtime loss to Miami on Friday.
Indiana regrouped Sunday with its best offensive performance of the season, beating Houston 133-102 as eight players scored in double figures and three pulled down at least 11 rebounds. The nine-game run at home includes wins over Chicago, Charlotte, Oklahoma City, Utah and the Rockets - all teams either qualified or trying to reach the playoffs.
The Indiana Pacers are solid 68.1 percent favorites over the New York Knicks. The Knicks are shooting 43 percent from the field and the Pacers are forecasted to shoot 47.1 percent. The Pacers have the rebounding advantage at 48.3 to 46. The Pacers are committing fewer turnovers at 13 vs 14.5 for the Knicks. The Knicks are making 10.6 three pointers on 37.5 percent from three point range. The Pacers are making 9.1 three pointers on 37 percent.
KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA PTS: David Lee 20.5, Danny Granger 27.4 ASSISTS: Chris Duhon 4, Earl Watson 5.2 REBOUNDS: David Lee 13, Troy Murphy 13.1.
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