The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks will go head-to-head for the final time this season in what could prove to be an important game. Currently, the Pacers are just 4.5 games behind the Knicks for the No. 3 seed in the East. While there is still a lot of basketball left to be played, this game could have a big impact on the playoff picture the rest of the way.
Both teams are looking to bounce back after dropping their last game to the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, respectively. For the Pacers, this is their first home game since February 1. Additionally, both teams are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
Here is the full injury report for the Pacers and Knicks ahead of tonight's game.
2/11 Pacers injury report vs. Knicks
- RayJ Dennis (G League) - DOUBTFUL
- Enrique Freeman (G League) - QUESTIONABLE
- Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) - OUT
- Quenton Jackson (G League) - DOUBTFUL
- Myles Turner (neck, concussion) - QUESTIONABLE
Myles Turner left the Pacers' victory over the Los Angeles Clippers last Thursday after six minutes due to a head injury. Furthermore, he sat out the team's loss to the Lakers on Saturday. Listed as questionable due to a neck injury and concussion, Turner is in danger of missing his sixth game of the season. If he is unable to go, the Pacers would likely start Thomas Bryant in his place.
2/11 Knicks injury report vs. Pacers
- OG Anunoby (foot) - QUESTIONABLE
- Pacome Dadiet (toe) - OUT
- Josh Hart (knee) - PROBABLE
- Kevin McCullar Jr. (G League) - OUT
- Mitchell Robinson (ankle) - OUT
- Jacob Toppin (G League) - OUT
OG Anunoby, who has missed the Knicks' last three games, is listed as questionable due to a foot injury. In his first full season in New York, Anunoby is averaging 16.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.
Rookie guard Pacome Dadiet has only appeared in 13 games for the Knicks this season and just one since the turn of the calendar. He is officially out against Indiana due to a toe injury.
Josh Hart, who has not missed a game all season, is listed as probable despite his knee injury. On the year, the Villanova alum is averaging 14.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.5 steals.
Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson, who has not suited up all season after undergoing knee surgery last May will not make his return against the Pacers. Yesterday, head coach Tom Thibodeau said that the center is making "steady progress" but is not ready to make his season debut yet.
The Knicks will also be without Kevin McCullar Jr. and Jacob Toppin (the brother of Pacers forward Obi) because of G League assignments.
Projected starting lineups
Indiana Pacers
PG: Tyrese Haliburton
SG: Andrew Nembhard
SF: Bennedict Mathurin
PF: Pascal Siakam
C: Thomas Bryant
New York Knicks
PG: Jalen Brunson
SG: Mikal Bridges
SF: Josh Hart
PF: Precious Achiuwa
C: Karl-Anthony Towns