- Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: MSG
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The Indiana Pacers (15-53) will head to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday to challenge the New York Knicks (44-25).
In their previous game, the Pacers faced the Bucks and suffered a defeat, finishing 134-123. Throughout the match, Indiana accrued 15 personal fouls, while Milwaukee recorded 17. The Pacers were able to land 23 of 44 attempts from beyond the arc. Conversely, Milwaukee converted 13 of 19 free throws, hitting a 68.4% rate. The Bucks secured a total of 40 rebounds (13 offensive, 27 defensive) and registered six blocks. Milwaukee also contributed 31 assists and made 10 steals. On defense, Indiana allowed a 54.4% shooting rate, with the Bucks going 49 of 90 from the field. The Pacers managed 34 assists and compelled Milwaukee into 9 turnovers while recording 5 steals. In total, Indiana secured 40 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive. At the free throw line, they capitalized on 18 of 23 attempts, yielding a 78.3% conversion rate. Indiana closed the game with a shooting percentage of 51.9% (42 of 81) and successfully hit 21 of their 42 three-pointers.
Aaron Nesmith was pivotal in the last game. He demonstrated an impressive shooting performance, finishing at 71.4% from the field while contributing 1 assist. Playing for 29 minutes, he secured 2 rebounds and netted a total of 32 points on 10 out of 14 shots.
Currently, Indiana holds a record of 15-53 for the season. They average 111.2 points per game, ranking 27th in the league, with a shooting efficiency of 45.0%. The Pacers have hit 34.6% of their 3-point attempts (880 out of 2,546) and boast a 77.0% free throw shooting rate. As a unit, they collect an average of 42.2 rebounds per game and have dished out a total of 1,802 assists this season, positioning them 13th in the league for passing. They turn the ball over 14.5 times each contest and accumulate 21.3 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Pacers force 13.7 turnovers per game and incur 20.4 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.3% from three-point range and rank 27th in points allowed per game (119.9). The Pacers concede a field goal percentage of 49.0% (2,982 of 6,085) and relinquish 46.8 rebounds each game. They stand at 12th in the league for assists allowed, having given up 1,779 this season.
Conversely, the Knicks recently secured a victory over the Warriors, finishing 110-107. New York allowed Golden State to gather 35 total rebounds (11 on the offensive end). They achieved a 36.8% shooting rate from three-point territory, converting 14 of 38 attempts. The Knicks excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 13 of 15 shots (86.7%). Defensively, they allowed the Warriors to achieve 40 field goals out of 82 attempts, translating into a shooting efficiency of 48.8%. New York shot 46.4% overall (39 of 84) and made 10 out of 32 three-pointers (31.3%). They scored 22 out of 23 free throws, realizing a remarkable 95.7% rate. The Warriors committed 20 fouls, allowing the Knicks to benefit from a total of 23 free throw attempts. New York managed to collect 28 defensive boards and 16 offensive boards, culminating in a total of 44 rebounds for the match.
Jalen Brunson showcased his talent in the last game, finishing with 30 points over 36 minutes and adding 9 assists to his stat line. He made 9 of 20 field goal attempts, achieving a shooting percentage of 45.0%, while pulling in 1 rebound.
With a record of 44-25, New York is performing well this season. Offensively, the Knicks are shooting 47.3% from the field, ranking 12th in the league. They have tallied 8,063 total points this season (averaging 116.9 points per game) and grab an average of 46.2 rebounds. Their assist average is 27.4 per game (11th in the league), while they turn over the ball 13.7 times. The Knicks average 20.4 personal fouls per game and convert 78.9% of their free throws.
Defensively, New York ranks 6th in the league for points allowed per game (110.6). They force 14.3 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a 45.7% shooting percentage (5th in the NBA). The Knicks allow a 35.6% success rate on three-point shots (945 of 2,651), while opponents convert 77.9% of their foul shots. They surrender an average of 24.7 assists and 41.2 rebounds each game, placing them 5th in both categories.
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