The New York Knicks travel to face the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, December 18, at 7:00 p.m. ET, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with both teams managing significant injury concerns. New York enters at 18-7, riding a five-game winning streak, while Indiana sits at 6-20 and has lost its last two contests.
The Knicks will be without Miles McBride and Landry Shamet, while OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson, and Karl-Anthony Towns are all questionable with various injuries, including knee contusions, ankle sprains, and soreness.
Jalen Brunson leads New York at 28.8 points per game, with Mikal Bridges contributing 16.4 points and Towns adding 22.4 points and 11.9 rebounds when active.
Indiana faces a depleted lineup, missing Tyrese Haliburton due to a right Achilles tear, Aaron Nesmith with a left knee MCL sprain, Ben Sheppard with a left calf strain, and Obi Toppin with a right foot stress fracture. G League assignments further limit depth as Kam Jones and Taelon Peter are doubtful.
Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers with 23.8 points per game, while Bennedict Mathurin contributes 20.1 points and Andrew Nembhard averages 17.3 points and 6.6 assists.
New York has dominated recent games, scoring 124-113 against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup final and 132-120 over the Orlando Magic in their last two outings. The Pacers, conversely, have struggled offensively, losing 89-108 to Washington and 105-115 to Philadelphia.
Thursday’s matchup marks the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
