- Matchup: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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The New York Knicks (42-25) are set to face the Indiana Pacers (15-50) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Friday.
In their last outing, the Knicks secured a victory against the Jazz, triumphing 134-117. During the game, the Knicks recorded 16 personal fouls while the Jazz had 20. The Knicks made 18 of 36 three-point attempts, showcasing their shooting prowess. On the other hand, Utah converted 15 of their 19 free throws, finishing with a free throw percentage of 78.9%. The Jazz secured 38 rebounds (14 offensive, 24 defensive) and recorded 3 blocked shots. Utah also had 30 assists and 7 steals. Defensively, the Knicks allowed 48.3% shooting from the field (42 of 87). They managed to dish out 37 assists, create 15 turnovers, and achieve 10 steals. On the rebounding front, New York gathered 45 boards, with 15 being offensive. From the free-throw line, the Knicks excelled by sinking 21 of 22 attempts, leading to a remarkable 95.5% success rate. Overall, New York finished the game shooting 52.2% from the field (48 of 92) and made 17 of 40 shots from beyond the arc.
Jalen Brunson played a key role in the game’s success, posting 28 points on 7 of 16 shooting. He spent 33 minutes on the court and collected 4 rebounds, finishing with a shooting accuracy of 43.8% and distributing 8 assists.
The Knicks enter this matchup boasting a record of 42-25 this season. They average 13.7 turnovers per game and commit 20.4 fouls as a team. On the glass, New York pulls in 46.1 rebounds per game and has tallied an impressive 1,846 assists this year, ranking them 9th in the NBA for passing efficiency. The Knicks shoot 37.4% from three-point range (983 of 2,630) and have a free throw percentage of 78.7%. They average 117.2 points per game (9th in the league) while connecting on 47.4% of their shots overall.
Defensively, the Knicks force an average of 14.3 turnovers each game and draw 19.4 personal fouls. They sit 7th in the league for opponent assists allowed with a total of 1,653 for the year. New York grants an opponent shooting percentage of 45.7% (2,639 of 5,770) and allows 41.2 rebounds per game. Opponents connect on 35.8% of their three-point attempts and the Knicks rank 5th in the NBA for points allowed (110.9).
In their most recent outing, the Pacers fell to the Kings, losing 114-109. In terms of rebounding, Indiana allowed Sacramento to amass 52 boards (8 on the offensive end). The Pacers completed 35.0% of their three-point attempts, going 7 for 20, and shot 25 of 30 from the charity stripe (83.3%). Sacramento converted 41 of 90 field goal attempts, totaling a 45.6% shooting rate, while Indiana concluded the game shooting 40.9% from the floor (38 of 93). From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 13 of 43 shots (30.2%). They earned a significant 20 out of 22 free throw attempts for a solid 90.9% success rate. The Kings committed 18 fouls, providing Indiana with numerous opportunities at the free-throw line. Indiana also recorded 48 rebounds total, with 40 coming defensively and 8 offensively.
Aaron Nesmith was pivotal for the Pacers in this contest, scoring 29 points over 35 minutes, along with 3 assists. He shot 10 of 22, achieving a field goal percentage of 45.5%, and grabbed 4 rebounds.
The Pacers stand at a record of 15-50 this year. They commit 21.5 fouls per game and have a 76.8% free-throw percentage. Indiana averages 26.5 assists per game (14th in basketball) and turns the ball over 14.4 times per contest. They have accumulated a total of 7,239 points this season, averaging 111.4 per game, while recording 42.3 rebounds per outing. As an offensive unit, the Pacers shoot 45.0% from the field, ranking 29th in the NBA.
Indiana’s defense concedes 35.0% on three-point shots (757 of 2,165) and allows opponents to shoot 77.2% from the free-throw line. They give up 26.3 assists and 47.0 rebounds per game, which ranks them 12th and 29th in the league respectively. The Pacers rank 26th in the NBA for points allowed per game, surrendering 119.9. They force their opponents into 13.8 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 49.0% from the field (28th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Indiana
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