The New York Knicks are at home on Tuesday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans in an interconference matchup.
New York enters Tuesday's game with a 47-25 record after defeating the Washington Wizards at home in dominant fashion on Sunday night.
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
In Sunday's victory over the Wizards, Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for the Knicks as he recorded 26 points, 16 rebounds and three assists while Jalen Brunson added 23 points and four assists of his own.
Now New York will try to grab another victory at home on Tuesday as they face off against a struggling Pelicans team.
On the other side, New Orleans enters Tuesday's contest with a 25-47 record after losing at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) © Stephen Lew-Imagn Images © Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Zion Williamson led the way for the Pelicans in Saturday's loss as he ended the game with 25 points, six rebounds and four assists while Saddiq Bey recorded 19 points, five rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night's matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Pelicans Injury Report: Will Bryce McGowens Play?
For the Pelicans, they have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Bryce McGowens.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens (11) Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
New Orleans has ruled out McGowens due to a right small toe fracture as he will miss his seventh consecutive contest.
With McGowens still sidelined, Karlo Matkovic and Micah Peavy could both continue to have larger roles.
Knicks Injury Report: Will Landry Shamet Play?
On the other side, the Knicks have two players listed on their injury report, including guard Landry Shamet.
New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet © Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images © Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
New York has ruled out Shamet due to a tibial plateau contusion in his right knee as he will miss his second straight game.
The Knicks have ruled out Landry Shamet for Tuesday's game vs the Pels with what they are terming a "tibial plateau contusion" in his right knee
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) March 23, 2026
With Shamet sidelined once again, Mohamed Diawara and Jordan Clarkson could both be in line for increased roles.
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
The Knicks have also ruled out Miles McBride as he remains sidelined while recovering from core muscle surgery.
Fans can catch Tuesday night's matchup between the Pelicans and Knicks from Madison Square Garden at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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