A major variable in the Knicks’ path to the NBA Finals just changed.

The Detroit Pistons will be without Cade Cunningham during their rematch against the Washington Wizards.

Cunningham, ​24, is ​in contention ⁠for NBA Most Valuable Player honors.

When an NBA team loses its primary offensive engine, the remaining players must immediately elevate their game to fill the void. The New York Knicks faced this exact challenge against the Indiana Pacers with star guard Jalen Brunson sidelined due to an ankle injury.

The Pacers (15–54) limped into Madison Square Garden on a 13-game losing streak, but they always bring the fire against the Knicks (45*-25).

Josh Hart dropped 33 points — his most since joining the team three years ago — as the Brunson-less Knicks went on a scoring binge Tuesday to beat the Pacers 136-110 at the Garden.

Tanking figures to become more and more enhanced as we approach the end of the NBA’s regular season.

The Boston Celtics (46-23) will attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when visiting the Memphis Grizzlies (24-44) on Friday, March 20, 2026 at FedExForum.

The Spurs enter Tuesday's game with a 50-18 record, placing them first in the Southwest Division and second in the Western Conference.

Play-by-play action for the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks NBA game from March 17, 2026 on ESPN.

Josh Hart scored a season-high 33 points on 12-of-13 shooting including 5 of 5 from 3-point range to lead the New York Knicks over the Indiana Pacers 136-110 on Tuesday night.

Zyon Pullin scored 29 points and was one of four starters to score at least 22 as the Iowa Wolves defeated the Rip City Remix 136-117 on Wednesday night at the Chiles Center in Portland, Oregon.