{
  "id": 19817525,
  "title": "Pacers vs. Knicks Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/pacers-vs-knicks-prediction-preview-injury-report-advantages-x-factors",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T14:11:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pacers-vs-knicks-prediction-preview-141123700.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indiana Pacers will face the New York Knicks for the first time this season on Friday, November 13, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana is currently 4-8 and 11th in the Eastern Conference, while the Knicks are 6-5 and fifth in the division. Tyrese Haliburton is out for Indiana, while the Knicks have no injuries reported.\n\nIndiana's offense is their strength, shooting 46.8% from the field and ranking 10th in the NBA. They also lead the league in assists per game at 27.8. The Pacers are sixth in possessions per 48 minutes, indicating a fast pace. On the defensive end, they rank fifth with 27.8 assists per game compared to the Knicks' 26.7.\n\nNew York allows 103.5 points per game and ranks second in rebounds, with a defensive rating of 109.0, the sixth-best in the league. They also lead the NBA in rebounding, averaging 48.0 per game. Defensively, New York ranks seventh in three-pointers made, averaging 14.7 per game, while Indiana ranks 21st at 12.3.\n\nMikal Bridges may provide a spark for Indiana, while Obi Toppin and Ivica Zubac could be crucial for the Pacers. The Knicks, however, have an edge in several areas, including points allowed, rebounds, and defensive rating. Indiana will likely look to push the pace and create transition opportunities, but New York's defensive strength and rebounding advantage make this a challenging matchup.",
  "summary": "The Knicks visit Indiana after a loss to Cleveland, while the Pacers try to build on their recent win without injured star Tyrese Haliburton.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}