New York takes on Indiana in conference showdown

Indiana Pacers (1-0, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (0-1, 12th in the Eastern Conference)

New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -5; over/under is 225

BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes New York and Indiana will play.

New York went 50-32 overall, 35-17 in Eastern Conference action and 27-14 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Knicks averaged 24.4 assists per game on 41.3 made field goals last season.

Indiana finished 47-35 overall and 32-20 in Eastern Conference play during the 2023-24 season. The Pacers averaged 123.3 points per game last season, 57.9 in the paint, 17.7 off of turnovers and 16.6 on fast breaks.

INJURIES: Knicks: Precious Achiuwa: out (hamstring), Mitchell Robinson: out (ankle), Kevin McCullar Jr.: day to day (knee).

Pacers: Isaiah Jackson: day to day (groin), James Wiseman: day to day (calf).

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