NEWSLETTER
In Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks will play the Indiana Pacers.
The Knicks took care of business in their most recent outing 118-115 against the 76ers on Thursday. The Pacers came out on top in their last outing 120-98 against the Bucks on Thursday. In the win, Jalen Brunson paced the Knicks with 41 points. Obi Toppin scored 21 points in the Pacers’ win, leading the team.
When is Knicks vs. Pacers?
This contest between the Knicks and Pacers will begin on Monday, May 6, 2024. You can expect the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to watch Knicks vs. Pacers
The Knicks and Pacers will take to the floor at Madison Square Garden for this matchup on May 6, and if you would like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT.
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Knicks vs. Pacers Game Preview
Knicks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Knicks have won 36, or 76.6%, of the 47 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
The 112.8 points per game the Knicks put up are 7.4 fewer points than the Pacers give up per contest (120.2).
The Knicks make 13.2 three-pointers per game (10th in the league), while their opponents have made 12.5 on average.
So far in the 2023-24 campaign, the Knicks score 3.2 fewer points per home game on average than on the road (111.2 at home, 114.4 on the road), and are also giving up 5.8 fewer points per home game compared to road games (105.3 at home, 111.1 on the road).
The Knicks’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, putting up 112.7 points a contest compared to the 112.8 they’ve averaged this season.
Pacers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Pacers’ +250 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 3.1 points per game) is a result of putting up 123.3 points per game (first in NBA) while giving up 120.2 per contest (27th in league).
The Pacers score an average of 123.3 points per game, which is 15.1 more points than the 108.2 the Knicks allow.
Beyond the arc, the Pacers are 10th in the league in 3-pointers made per game (13.2). They are ninth in 3-point percentage at 37.4%.
The Pacers score 125.5 points per game at home, 4.5 more than away (121.0). On defense they allow 118.7 per game, 3.1 fewer points than on the road (121.8).
In their past 10 games, the Pacers are compiling 121.2 points per contest, compared to their season average of 123.3.
Knicks Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 77 | 28.7 | 3.6 | 6.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 81 | 15.5 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 3.5 |
| OG Anunoby | 50 | 14.7 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| Alec Burks | 66 | 10.4 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Josh Hart | 81 | 9.4 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
Pacers Key Players to Watch
| 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 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 72 | 12.2 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.9 |
| Obi Toppin | 82 | 10.3 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
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