Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Oct. 25 | 2024-25 NBA Season

Looking at Friday's jam-packed NBA slate, Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks is one of the standout matchups. This meeting will mark the first time these teams square off since last year's Eastern Conference semifinals.

In the second-round matchup last year, the Pacers won in seven games. Heading into the 2024-25 campaign, both of squads have their sights set on contending in the East again.

Indiana enters this game with momentum, having picked up a win on opening night against the Detroit Pistons. As for the Knicks, they'll be looking to bounce back following a loss in their first game of the season. New York went up against the Boston Celtics to tip off the year and suffered a 132-109 loss to the reigning champions.

The Pacers brought back the majority of the group that got them to the Eastern Conference finals last season. However, the Knicks look much different from when they clashed in the postseason. New York pulled up two big trades this offseason to bring in Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.

Coming off an ugly loss on opening night, the Knicks will attempt to get back on track against one of their longtime rivals.

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Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks: Injury reports for October 25th

Indiana Pacers injury report

Heading into their matchup against the Knicks, the Pacers could find themselves slightly shorthanded. Isaiah Jackson (groin) and Tristen Newton (two-way) have both been listed as questionable. Indiana will also be without James Wiseman after he suffered an Achilles injury against the Pistons.

New York Knicks injury report

As for New York, they are going to be down a pair of frontcourt players Friday night. Precious Achiuwa and Mitchell Robinson remain out, along with two-way player Kevin McCullar Jr.

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Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks: Starting lineups and depth chart

Indiana Pacers starting lineup and depth chart

The Pacers are expected to stick with the starting five they opened the season with earlier this week. That being the five-man unit of Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner.

Here is the full breakdown of the Pacers' depth chart to tip off 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	Ben Sheppard	Bennedict Mathurin	Obi Toppin	Isaiah Jackson
Tristen Newton	Johnny Furphy		Jarace Walker
			James Johnson

New York Knicks starting lineup and depth chart

The Knicks also aren't expected to make any changes to their lineup heading into their matchup against Indiana. They'll likely open the game with Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Here is a snapshot of the new-look Knicks depth chart:

Point guard	Shooting guard	Small forward	Power forward	Center
Jalen Brunson	Mikal Bridges	Josh Hart	OG Anunoby	Karl-Anthony Towns
Cameron Payne	Miles McBride	Pacome Dadiet	Precious Achiuwa	Mitchell Robinson
	Kevin McCullar Jr.			Jericho Sims
				Ariel Hukporti

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Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks: How to watch?

For those looking to tune into Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks, tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm Eastern Time. The game will be aired on national television and can be found on ESPN.