New York Knicks Injury Report (Dec. 30): Latest update on Julius Randle and Immanuel Quickley's availability

The New York Knicks are set to play the second set of a back-to-back on Saturday night. The Knicks are coming off a tough 117-108 to the Orlando Magic, with their comeback falling short in the fourth quarter. On that note, let's look at the New York Knicks injury report.

According to the latest Knicks injury report, only two players are going to miss the game against the Pacers. Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims are listed as out, which means stars like Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle and Immanuel Quickley are set to play.

Robinson's initial status after undergoing left ankle surgery was 8-10 weeks of recovery, but Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that he will miss the rest of the season. Sims, meanwhile, is dealing with a right ankle sprain and was originally slated to miss one to two weeks on Dec. 20.

The injury to Mitchell Robinson was a huge blow to the New York Knicks, as he was having the best season of his career. Robinson was an early candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year before suffering a left ankle injury against the Boston Celtics.

Jericho Sims was the starting center when Robinson went down, but he also sprained his ankle although it was not severe. Isaiah Hartenstein has been doing a great job at the moment, while players like Julius Randle, Taj Gibson and even Josh Hart have spent some time at center.

With the trade deadline less than two months away, the Knicks could enter the market for a center. They will have to find the right deal to at least have a chance at making it out of the first round of the playoffs.

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New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers game preview

New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers game preview

The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers face off for the first time this season. The Knicks won the season series last season 3-1, but the Pacers won their most recent game on Apr. 9, 141-136. That snapped a four-game losing streak against New York.

Bennedict Mathurin had 26 points, three rebounds and six assists to lead Indiana, while Andrew Nembhard and Jordan Nwora scored 19 points apiece. Obi Toppin, who now plays for the Pacers, had 34 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals for the Knicks.

Saturday's game is the 193rd regular-season meeting between the Knicks and Pacers. The Knicks are slightly ahead 99-93 in the all-time head-to-head matchup, winning seven of the last 10.

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