New York Knicks – Indiana Pacers: 2025 Playoffs rematch
Knicks and Pacers — the two East finalists — meet again, this time at Madison Square Garden. This season isn’t the same story as last: New York stayed in the hunt and now have title ambitions, while Indiana look like they’re hunting a top draft pick. Still, don’t sleep on the Pacers — they’ve flashed quality against rivals this year.
New York Knicks: must-win at home 
The Knicks stumbled at the beginning of the calendar year, but they’re flying now. Nine wins in 10 keeps them breathing down the Celtics for second in the conference. Mike Brown’s side have thumped direct rivals — Boston (111-89), Toronto (119-92) — and treated weaker teams like warm-ups, e.g. Wizards 132-101, Kings 103-87.
At Madison Square Garden, where they’ve been strong (21-6 at home), this should be routine. Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns will be on the floor and should shred Indiana’s defense, while the Pacers lean on the perimeter look — not exactly the area the Knicks focus on to score points.
INJURY REPORT : Miles McBride (OUT) – Mitchell Robinson (OUT) – O.G. Anunoby (questionable) – Pacome Dadiet (questionable)
Indiana Pacers: Could Ivica Zubac make his Pacers debut? 
At trade deadline the Pacers kept their eye on the prize: a good draft slot. With the Ivica Zubac move, they need that pick to stay in the top four — otherwise it heads to the Clippers if it lands between 5 and 9. Yes, Zubac might suit up tonight, but don’t expect Indiana to be chasing wins as priority number one.
Rick Carlisle’s men have lost four straight — Rockets (114-118), Jazz (122-131), Bucks (99-105) and Raptors (104-122) — pushing Indiana to the 40-loss mark and the bottom of the East. Injuries are piling up, so don’t expect a vintage performance tonight, even if they can snap out of the tank for games with history, like the Oklahoma City win (117-114).
INJURY REPORT : Johnny Furphy (OUT) – Obi Toppin (OUT) – Ivica Zubac (questionable) – T.J. McConnell (questionable) – Aaron Nesmith (questionable) – Micah Potter (questionable)
NBA prediction New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers
Knicks to score over 116.5 points
Indiana have one of the league’s worst defenses — conceding north of 118 points per game. New York are sizzling and have made a habit of running up the score on softer opponents in recent weeks. This should be another night where the Knicks clear 117 without breaking a sweat.
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