Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks predicted starting lineups and depth charts for ECF Game 2 (May 23) | 2025 NBA Playoffs

After an exhilarating Game 1, the Eastern Conference Finals continue as the Indiana Pacers return to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks for Game 2 on Friday night.

The Pacers, having built a reputation as "Comeback Kings" this season, have a chance to take a 2-0 lead back to Indianapolis. In Game 1, the Pacers trailed by 17 points but had forward Aaron Nesmith to thank. His 20 of 30 points came in the fourth quarter, and he drained six of eight 3-point shots in the Pacers' 138-135 OT win.

Guard Tyrese Haliburton won a lot of hearts after his Game 1 heroics, except Knicks super fan Stephen A. Smith. He took the game to overtime with a buzzer-beater 2-point shot, ending the game with 31 points, four rebounds and 11 assists.

The Knicks' chances of avenging last season's playoff elimination at the hands of Indiana took a hit with their Game 1 loss. The Knicks surrendered a 17-point lead and now look to bounce back in Game 2, which could help even the series before it shifts to Indianapolis, where they've won just once in their last six meetings.

They'll need to improve their 3-point shooting and reduce turnovers. In Game 1, they made 11 of 34 attempts from beyond the arc (32.4%) and committed 14 turnovers.

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Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks injury reports for May 23

Indiana Pacers injury report

The Pacers have no new names on their injury list. Isaiah Jackson, who suffered a torn ACL during the regular season, is the only player expected to miss Game 2 against the Knicks.

New York Knicks injury report

The Knicks have a clean bill of health for Game 2 against the Pacers.

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Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for May 23

Indiana Pacers starting lineup and depth charts

The Pacers are expected to go with the following starting five against the Knicks:

G - Tyrese Haliburton | G - Andrew Nembhard | F - Aaron Nesmith | F - Pascal Siakam | C - Myles Turner

Below is the Pacers' depth chart for the 2024-25 season:

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Tyrese Haliburton	Andrew Nembhard	Aaron Nesmith	Pascal Siakam	Myles Turner
T.J. McConnell	Bennedict Mathurin	Jarace Walker	Obi Toppin	Thomas Bryant
Andrew Nembhard	Ben Sheppard	Bennedict Mathurin	Jarace Walker	Obi Toppin
Ben Sheppard	Aaron Nesmith	Johnny Furphy	Aaron Nesmith	Tony Bradley
RayJ Dennis	Johnny Furphy	Ben Sheppard	James Johnson	Pascal Siakam

New York Knicks predicted starting lineups and depth charts

The Knicks are expected to go with the following starting five against the Pacers:

G - Jalen Brunson | G - Mikal Bridges | F - Josh Hart | F - OG Anunoby | C - Karl-Anthony Towns

Below is the Knicks' depth chart for the 2024-25 season:

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Jalen Brunson	Mikal Bridges	Josh Hart	OG Anunoby	Karl-Anthony Towns
Miles McBride	Cameron Payne	Landry Shamet	Josh Hart	Mitchell Robinson
Cameron Payne	Landry Shamet	Mikal Bridges	Precious Achiuwa	Precious Achiuwa
Delon Wright	Miles McBride	OG Anunoby	Mikal Bridges	Ariel Hukporti
Tyler Kolek	Pacome Dadiet	Pacome Dadiet	P.J. Tucker	P.J. Tucker

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.

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How to watch Indiana Pacers vs Knicks ECF Game 2

Fans can watch Game 2 of the Pacers-Knicks series on TNT and TruTV. It's also available via live stream on Max, Sling, FuboTV and NBA League Pass, which are all paid subscriptions. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST.