Indiana Pacers game preview: Pacers finish season against the New York Knicks
The Indiana Pacers play their final game of the 2022-23 season on Sunday as they battle the New York Knicks in the Big Apple. The Knicks will be the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs while the Pacers will not be in the postseason.
New York beat Indiana on Wednesday behind great play from several youngsters. Both teams lost their most recent game.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 1 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Madison Square Garden
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana/Bally Sports+, MSG Networks
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are underdogs as they are +6.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 231.5.
Pacers vs Knicks Injury Report
For the Pacers, wing Kendall Brown (right tibia stress fracture), wing Chris Duarte (left ankle soreness), and guard Tyrese Haliburton (right ankle sprain/left ankle soreness) are all out. Center Myles Turner (left ankle soreness), center Jalen Smith (right knee soreness), wing Aaron Nesmith (head contusion), guard T.J. McConnell (right hip soreness), center Isaiah Jackson (head contusion), and forward Oshae Brissett (lower back soreness) are questionable.
For the Knicks, DaQuan Jeffries is questionable. Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, and Duane Washington Jr are out.
Key Matchups
Andrew Nembhard vs Immanuel Quickley: Immanuel Quickley is the Sixth Man of the Year favorite in the NBA, and he scored 39 points against the Pacers earlier this week. He's a tough cover with his speed and shooting.
Andrew Nembhard will have to try, and Indiana's rookie point guard will also need to keep his team organized on offense. It's a tough task, but Nembhard has been up for it for a few weeks.
Jordan Nwora vs Obi Toppin: Jordan Nwora has improved tremendously in the two months since being traded to the Pacers, and he's become a more complete offensive player. He is a tough cover for opposing teams.
Today, he will go head to head with Obi Toppin. Toppin had 32 points against Indiana earlier this week, and his two-way play was huge for the Knicks. Nwora will need to be better to help the blue and gold keep up.
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