NBA Power Rankings: New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers have hit their stride?

Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid (John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports)
Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid (John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports)
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New York Knicks
New York Knicks Julius Randle (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)

16. Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers are an interesting team to keep an eye on over the next few weeks. And it has almost nothing to do with their on-the-court play. With the NBA Trade Deadine quickly emerging, the Pacers will have to decide what they want to do.

They have two players that they probably should move but also may want to keep if they want to make the playoffs this season. Something has to give.

15. New York Knicks

The New York Knicks have played better as of late. It seems like Tom Thibodeau has found the right rotation and even RJ Barrett has begun to play better as of late. The question is, has the Knicks truly figured things out, or is this a simple hot streak?

The NBA is always better when the Knicks are competitive. The next few weeks should be telling when it comes to New York.