Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 1: Tyrese Haliburton is active, final injury report, official starters May 6

The Knicks host the Pacers tonight

Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker warms up before the Indiana Pacers take on the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden for Game 1 of the 2024 Eastern Conference Semifinals. (Mandatory Photo Credit: PacersSI) /

The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks face off tonight to start the 2024 Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Pacers beat the Knicks twice in the regular season, but both squads have said that they don't believe the regular season meetings matter going forward.

Indiana and New York each won their first-round series in six games. They have a storied postseason history, and this is their eighth meeting in the playoffs all time. It should be a long series, and the clash in playing styles will define every game.

Here are the official starting lineups and injury reports for the action.

Indiana Pacers injury report

The Pacers will be without Bennedict Mathurin (torn right labrum) tonight and for the rest of the postseason. Tyrese Haliburton was listed as questionable for the fourth game in a row with lower back spasms, but he is available to play.

Indiana Pacers starting lineup

Guard: Tyrese Haliburton

Guard: Andrew Nembhard

Forward: Aaron Nesmith

Forward: Pascal Siakam

Center: Myles Turner

This lineup was solid in the regular season, posting a plus-minus of +66 in 444 minutes. In the first round of the playoffs, they were +42 in 126 minutes — being that effective again will be important against New York.

New York Knicks injury report

The Knicks listed Julius Randle (right shoulder surgery) and Bojan Bogdanovic (left foot surgery) as out. They will miss the rest of the season.

New York starting lineup

Guard: Jalen Brunson

Guard: Donte DiVincenzo

Forward: Josh Hart

Forward: OG Anunoby

Center: Isaiah Hartenstein

The game will begin in about 30 minutes. For more on Game 1, click here.

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