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As they get ready to meet the Indiana Pacers (1-0) on Friday, October 25 at Madison Square Garden, with the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET, the New York Knicks (0-1) have three players currently listed on the injury report. The Pacers' injury report has two players on it.
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Knicks vs. Pacers Game Info
- When: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV: ESPN, MSG, and FDSIN
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Knicks' Injury Report
Knicks Injuries:
Precious Achiuwa: Out (Hamstring),
Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle),
Kevin McCullar: Questionable (Knee)
Knicks' Top Players (2023-24 Stats)
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 77 | 28.7 | 3.6 | 6.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 62 | 21.8 | 8.3 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.2 |
| Mikal Bridges | 82 | 19.6 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| OG Anunoby | 50 | 14.7 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2 |
| Josh Hart | 81 | 9.4 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1 |
Knicks Stats (2023-24)
- Offensively, New York was the 19th-ranked squad in the NBA (112.8 points per game) last year. Defensively, it was second-best (108.2 points allowed per game).
- Last year, the Knicks were fifth-best in the NBA in rebounds (45.2 per game) and second-best in rebounds allowed (40.6).
- Last season, New York was second-worst in the NBA in assists at 24.4 per game.
- Last season, the Knicks were eighth in the NBA in turnovers committed (12.2 per game) and 17th in turnovers forced (12.9).
- At 13.2 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 36.9% from beyond the arc last season, New York was 10th and 13th in the NBA, respectively, in those categories.
- Giving up 12.5 3-pointers per game and conceding 36.5% from beyond the arc last season, the Knicks were 10th and 16th in the league, respectively, in those categories.
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Pacers' Injury Report
Pacers Injuries:
Isaiah Jackson: Questionable (Groin),
James Wiseman: Out (Calf)
Pacers' Top Players (2023-24 Stats)
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 80 | 21.7 | 7.1 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 69 | 20.1 | 3.9 | 10.9 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 2.8 |
| Myles Turner | 77 | 17.1 | 6.9 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 59 | 14.5 | 4 | 2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 72 | 12.2 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.9 |
Pacers Stats (2023-24)
- Because of Indiana's defensive struggles last season, ranking fourth-worst in the NBA with 120.2 points allowed per game, it had to rely on its offense, which ranked best in the league tallying 123.3 points per game.
- The Pacers grabbed only 41.5 boards per game (third-worst in NBA), and allowed 43.4 boards per contest (15th-ranked).
- With 30.8 assists per game, Indiana was best in the league in the category.
- The Pacers were 11th in the NBA with 12.3 turnovers per game last year. Meanwhile, they ranked 10th with 13.2 forced turnovers per game.
- With 13.2 three-pointers per game, Indiana was 10th in the NBA. It owned a 37.4% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranked ninth in the league.
- The Pacers were top-five last year in three-pointers allowed, currently best in the league with 10.7 treys ceded per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 16th with a 36.5% shooting percentage allowed from downtown.