The Indiana Pacers host the New York Knicks on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:00 p.m. EST at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, marking the first of three matchups between the two teams for the 2026-2027 season.
Last season, the Knicks won three of the four matchups against the Pacers. In the all-time regular season series, the Pacers hold a 97-105 record against the Knicks, consisting of a 64-38 home record and a 33-67 away record.
The defending champion Knicks enter the game with a 6-5 record after recovering from an initial three-game losing streak, though they arrive following a 115-107 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, the Pacers hold a 4-8 record and most recently defeated the Washington Wizards 114-101.
Nembhard Faces Brunson in Primary Individual Matchup
The primary individual matchup features Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard going up against Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 26 points, five assists, and three rebounds on the season. Nembhard averages 17 points, 7.8 assists, and two rebounds.
For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam scored 28 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and a steal against Washington. Ivica Zubac contributed 20 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks, shooting nine of 15 from the field.
“Stops and rebounds. [Jalen Slawson], Larry [Nance Jr.], they came in, didn’t play the whole game, came in, brought the energy. It’s tough sitting for three quarters and staying ready but the guys were ready, they brought it, other guys on the court as well. We got stops, we rebounded, we got out and that was big time for us, one of the reasons we won the game.”, said Ivica Zubac, Indiana Pacers center, after their win over the Wizards.”
The projected starters for the Pacers include Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Jay Huff, Pascal Siakam, and Kelly Oubre. The Knicks’ projected starting lineup features Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart.
On the injury report, Aaron Nesmith and T.J. McConnell are available for the Pacers, while Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, and Ben Sheppard are out. The Knicks report no injuries.
How to Watch and Betting Odds
Fans can watch the game on Prime Video in Indiana, DAZN-MSG, Fubo, and Prime Video in New York. Radio coverage is available on 93.5 FM, 107.5 FM, 92.7 FM, and 105.1 FM in Indiana, and on AM 880, AM 1050, 660 AM, and 101.9 FM in New York.
FanDuel Sportsbook lists the Pacers as 8.5-point underdogs at -110, with the Knicks at -8.5 (-110). The moneyline sits at +266 for the Pacers and -330 for the Knicks, with a total points line of 219.5.
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