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TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 3: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks on during the second half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 3, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers will square off in Indianapolis.
For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports.
New York’s Injury Report
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 17: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts after being injured in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The Knicks have ruled out Miles McBride.
Dillon Jones is questionable.
Josh Hart, Jeremy Sochan and Karl-Anthony Towns are all listed as doubtful.
Tommy Beer of Knicks Centric wrote: “The Knicks downgraded Josh Hart (knee soreness), Karl-Anthony Towns (knee soreness) and Jeremy Sochan (illness) to doubtful for tonight’s game vs. the Pacers”
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The Knicks downgraded Josh Hart (knee soreness), Karl-Anthony Towns (knee soreness) and Jeremy Sochan (illness) to doubtful for tonight’s game vs. the Pacers
Indiana’s Injury Report
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 10: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates a three-point basket during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
The Pacers will be without Johnny Furphy and Tyrese Haliburton.
T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin are probable.
Andrew Nembhard and Ivica Zubac are both questionable.
Quenton Jackson, Taelon Peter, Pascal Siakam, Jalen Slawson and Ethan Thompson are all doubtful.
Kris Pursiainen of ClutchPoints wrote: “Andrew Nembhard has not played in a back-to-back in quite some time. Ivica Zubac made his debut. Both played the 1H last night against the Suns. Both were PULLED for 2H. In the funniest tanking development all year, I think they’re going to go all out to beat the Knicks again”
Andrew Nembhard has not played in a back-to-back in quite some time. Ivica Zubac made his debut.
Both played the 1H last night against the Suns. Both were PULLED for 2H.
In the funniest tanking development all year, I think they’re going to go all out to beat the Knicks again https://t.co/bpa5mYHtEI
— Kris Pursiainen (@krispursiainen) March 13, 2026
Knicks And Pacers This Season
The Knicks are coming off a season where they reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.
They lost to the Pacers in six games (who ended up losing to the OKC Thunder in the NBA Finals).
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 29: Aaron Nesmith #23 of the Indiana Pacers defends Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks during the second quarter in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 29, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The Knicks are the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 42-25 record in 67 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 18-16 on the road).
Following the Pacers, the Knicks will host the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 23: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks celebrates a basket against T.J. McConnell #9 of the Indiana Pacers during the second period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
As for the Pacers, they are the 15th seed with a 15-51 record in 66 games.
They have lost 11 in a row (and are 10-23 at home).
Following New York, the Pacers will play their next game on Sunday when they visit Kyle Kuzma and the Milwaukee Bucks in Wisconsin.