New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Game 6 (May 17) | 2024 NBA Playoffs

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New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Game 6 (May 17) | 2024 NBA Playoffs

The New York Knicks face off against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. The Pacers find themselves trailing 3-2 in the best-of-seven series as they prepare for the pivotal matchup.

Game 5 between the Knicks and Pacers was characterised by intense competition, featuring five technical fouls during New York's dominant 121-91 win.

With the series now moving to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 6, the pressure is on for the Pacers, who are on the brink of elimination with their season at stake.

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Anticipation is high for the upcoming showdown, promising another spirited contest. A victory for the Knicks will propel them to their Eastern Conference finals since 2000.


New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers injury report

New York Knicks injury report for Game 6

For Game 6, the New York Knicks have reported four players as unavailable due to injuries: OG Anunoby (hamstring), Mitchell Robinson (ankle), Julius Randle (shoulder) and Bojan Bogdanovic (foot, wrist).

PlayerStatusInjury
OG Anunobyouthamstring
Mitchell Robinsonoutankle
Julius Randleoutshoulder
Bojan Bogdanovicoutfoot, wrist

Indiana Pacers injury report for Game 6

The Indiana Pacers have designated Bennedict Mathurin as the sole player on their injury report, marked as out for Game 6.

PlayerStatusInjury
Bennedict Mathurinoutshoulder

New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers starting lineup and depth chart

New York Knicks starting lineup and depth chart for Game 6

PositionStarter2nd3rd
PGJalen Brunson Shake Milton
SGMiles McBrideAlec Burks
SFDonte DiVincenzoDaQuan Jeffries
PFJosh HartMamadi Diakite
C Isaiah HartensteinPrecious AchiuwaJericho Sims

Indiana Pacers starting lineups and depth chart for Game 6

Position Starter2nd3rd
PGTyrese Haliburton TJ McConnellIsaiah Wong
SGAndrew NembhardBen Sheppard
SFAaron Nesmith Doug McDermottKendall Brown
PFPascal SiakamObi ToppinJarace Walker
C Myles TurnerIsaiah JacksonJalen Smith

How to watch Game 6 between New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers?

The marquee Game 6 between the New York Knicks and the New York Knicks will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. It will be nationally aired on ESPN, including ESPN radio and Sirius XM as radio broadcasts available.

The game will also be available for live streaming on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV, which gives viewers access to NBA TV for a week-long free trial, which can be purchased as a subscription.

Jalen Brunson delivered a standout performance, tallying 44 points and seven assists, while attempting just seven free throws. That marks the second occasion in this series that he has surpassed the 40-point mark.

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks showcased strong ball control, committing only nine turnovers. Their dominance on the offensive glass, securing 20 rebounds, significantly contributed to the team's 62 points scored in the paint.

Tyrese Haliburton's limited shot attempts, totalling just nine in Game 5, underscore a need for adjustment if the team aims to persevere. Before 18 turnovers in Game 5, the Indiana Pacers boasted the best ball security record of the ongoing postseason.

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