Knicks Face Pacers in Indianapolis with Playoff Implications

Indianapolis, IN – The New York Knicks (42-25, third in the Eastern Conference) travel to Indiana to face the Pacers (15-51, 15th in the Eastern Conference) on Friday evening. The Knicks currently hold a significant lead in the Eastern Conference standings, even as the Pacers are battling to avoid the bottom of the conference.

Game Details

• Date: Friday, March 12, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
• Location: Indianapolis
• BetMGM Sportsbook Line: Knicks -11.5; over/under is 227.5

Pacers Seeking to Finish Home Losing Streak

The Indiana Pacers are looking to break a seven-game home losing streak. Throughout the season, Indiana has struggled against Eastern Conference opponents, posting an 11-30 record. Andrew Nembhard, a key player for the Pacers, is currently averaging 7.3 assists per game, ranking ninth in the Eastern Conference with 26.5 assists per game as a team. NBA.com

Knicks Aim to Maintain Momentum

The New York Knicks boast a 27-15 record against conference rivals. They are fourth in the Eastern Conference in scoring, averaging 117.2 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 47.4%.

Statistical Matchup

Indiana is shooting 45.0% from the field this season, slightly below the 45.7% the Knicks typically allow to their opponents. The Knicks excel in three-point shooting, averaging 14.7 made three-pointers per game, 3.0 more than the Pacers concede on average.

Recent Head-to-Head

The teams have met twice this season. In their most recent encounter on February 11th, the Pacers upset the Knicks 137-134 in overtime, with Pascal Siakam leading the Pacers with 30 points and Jalen Brunson scoring 40 for the Knicks.

Key Players

• Indiana Pacers: Jarace Walker is averaging 11.1 points per game for the Pacers, while Micah Potter has averaged 13.0 points over the last 10 games.
• New York Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns is currently averaging 20.0 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson is averaging 22.1 points and 3.9 rebounds, shooting 41.8% from the field over the last 10 games.

Recent Form

• Pacers (Last 10 Games): 0-10, averaging 112.9 points, 38.8 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 7.5 steals, and 3.8 blocks per game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Opponents have averaged 128.4 points per game.
• Knicks (Last 10 Games): 6-4, averaging 114.2 points, 47.6 rebounds, 30.1 assists, 8.4 steals, and 3.8 blocks per game, shooting 48.6% from the field. Opponents have averaged 104.9 points per game.

Injury Report

• Pacers: Obi Toppin (day to day – foot), T.J. McConnell (day to day – hamstring), Pascal Siakam (day to day – knee), Johnny Furphy (out for season – knee), Tyrese Haliburton (out for season – achilles), Quenton Jackson (day to day – calf), Aaron Nesmith (day to day – ankle).
• Knicks: Josh Hart (day to day – knee), Karl-Anthony Towns (day to day – knee), Miles McBride (out – ankle).

This story was created using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.