By Johnny Askounis/ [email protected]
In addition to Kevin Durant’s 26 points, Turkish star Alperen Sengun had 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists in 34:33. Houston Rockets broke away in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers102-95. Tuesday’s game at Toyota Center also featured Switzerland’s Clint Capela, who recorded three rebounds and a block in 13:21 for Ime Udoka’s team. While the French Nicolas Batum and the Serbian Bogdan Bogdanovic remain on the bench of the team coached by Tyronn Lue, the Swiss Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored three points, four rebounds and two blocks in 13:27.
Overcoming Jalen Brunson’s 40 points and the continued absence of Croatian Ivica Zubac (sprained left ankle), the Indiana Pacers survived the New York Knicks137-134, in overtime after 39 lead changes at Madison Square Garden. British OG Anunoby (right toenail avulsion) remained sidelined for the hosts, with Frenchman Pacome Dadiet assigned to G League affiliate Westchester. Knicks. However, Germany’s Ariel Hukporti had seven points, five rebounds, a block and an assist in 20:55, while Frenchman Mohamed Diawara contributed three points, two rebounds and an assist in 18:29.
Elsewhere during the 2025-26 NBA regular season, with both teams lacking European options, the Phoenix Suns mastered the Dallas Mavericks120-111, at the Mortgage Matchup Center.
Tuesday results
New York Knicks – Indiana Pacers 134-137 overtime (124-124)
Houston Rockets – Los Angeles Clippers 102-95
Phoenix Suns – Dallas Mavericks 120-111
Los Angeles Lakers – San Antonio Spurs 108-136
Ranking
Eastern Conference
1. Detroit Pistons 39-13
2. Boston Celtics 34-19
3. New York Knicks 34-20
4. Cleveland Cavaliers 33-21
5. Toronto Raptors 32-22
6. Philadelphia 76ers 30-23
7. Magic of Orlando 28-24
8. Miami Heat 28-27
9. Atlanta Falcons 26-29
10. Charlotte Frelons 25-29
11. Chicago Bulls 24-30
12. Milwaukee Bucks 21-30
13. Brooklyn fillets 15-37
14. Wizards of Washington 14-38
15. Indiana Pacers 14-40
Western Conference
1. Oklahoma City Thunder 41-13
2. San Antonio Spurs 37-16
3. Houston Rockets 33-19
4. Denver Nuggets 34-20
5. Los Angeles Lakers 32-21
6. Minnesota Timberwolves 33-22
7. Phoenix Suns 32-22
8. Warriors of the Golden State 29-25
9. Portland Trail Blazers 26-28
10. Los Angeles Clippers 25-28
11. Memphis Grizzlies 20-32
12. Dallas Mavericks 19-34
13. Utah Jazz 17-37
14. New Orleans Pelicans 15-40
15. Kings of Sacramento 12-43
-The top 6 teams in each conference advance directly to the Playoffs
-Teams seventh through tenth in each conference advance to the Play-Ins
