Knicks, Indiana Release Injury Reports Ahead of Friday's Matchup
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have released their injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers.Starting point guard Jalen Brunson is questionable to play due to a right foot contusion. Brunson suffered the injury in the Knicks' last game against the Philadelphia 76ers. If Brunson is unable to play, Immanuel Quickley will likely start in his place.
Center Mitchell Robinson is also questionable to play due to a right thumb sprain. Robinson has missed the Knicks' last two games with the injury. If Robinson is unable to play, Isaiah Hartenstein will likely start in his place.
Forward Obi Toppin is probable to play despite dealing with a right calf strain. Toppin has played through the injury in the Knicks' last two games.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have also released their injury report ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks.Guard Tyrese Haliburton is questionable to play due to a left elbow sprain. Haliburton suffered the injury in the Pacers' last game against the Chicago Bulls. If Haliburton is unable to play, Andrew Nembhard will likely start in his place.
Forward Jalen Smith is also questionable to play due to a non-COVID illness. Smith has missed the Pacers' last two games with the illness. If Smith is unable to play, Isaiah Jackson will likely start in his place.
Guard Buddy Hield is probable to play despite dealing with a right ankle sprain. Hield has played through the injury in the Pacers' last two games.
The Knicks and Pacers are both coming off of losses in their last games. The Knicks lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Pacers lost to the Chicago Bulls. The Knicks are currently 25-23 on the season and are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers are currently 23-25 on the season and are in ninth place in the Eastern Conference.