NEWSLETTER
In Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks will take on the Indiana Pacers.
The teams play once again after the Knicks defeated the Pacers 121-117 Monday. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to the victory with a team-high 43 points. Myles Turner scored 23 points in the Pacers’ loss.
When is Knicks vs. Pacers?
This game between the Knicks and Pacers will happen on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Expect to see the opening tip at 8:00 PM ET.
Where to watch Knicks vs. Pacers
The Knicks and Pacers will take to the hardwood at Madison Square Garden for this matchup on May 8, 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
This season, the Knicks have won 36 out of the 47 games, or 76.6%, in which they’ve been favored.
The Knicks score 112.8 points per game, which is 7.4 fewer points than the 120.2 the Pacers allow.
The Knicks knock down 13.2 three-pointers per game (10th in the league), while their opponents have made 12.5 on average.
So far in 2023-24, the Knicks’ offense has been worse at home, where they average 111.2 points per game, compared to on the road, where they record 114.4 per game. On defense, they have been much better when playing at home, where they give up 105.3 points per game, versus on the road, where they allow their opponents to score 111.1 per game.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Knicks have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 112.0 points per contest over that span compared to the 112.8 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
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 outing (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 give up to opponents.
At 13.2 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 37.4% from downtown, the Pacers are 10th and ninth in the NBA, respectively, in those categories.
The Pacers average more points per game at home (125.5) than on the road (121.0), and also allow fewer points at home (118.7) than away (121.8).
In their past 10 games, the Pacers are putting up 121.2 points per contest, 2.1 fewer points than their season average (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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