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The Pacers will still be without leading scorer Danny Granger again when they face the Knicks tonight. (AP Images)

The Indiana Pacers go for their third straight win tonight without Danny Granger when they visit the New York Knicks.

The Pacers, who are 6-point underdogs, could be poised to move out of the Central Division cellar if they continue their strong play without Granger, who’s sidelined by a right foot injury.

They have won consecutive games without him to improve to 5-1 when he doesn’t play this season. They’re also 4-1 when playing without Granger and Mike Dunleavy, who’s nursing a knee injury that’s limited him to 18 games.

The Pacers could have an easier time in the scoring department against the Knicks, who are one of three teams in the league giving up more points than the Pacers.

The Knicks have given up 119.3 points per game in seven February losses and have held opponents to 102.0 points in two wins this month.

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