PREVIEW: The New York Knicks (42-25) travel to Indianapolis to face the Indiana Pacers (15-51) on Friday night, with New York favored by 11.5 points. The Knicks rank fourth in the Eastern Conference, scoring 117.2 points per game while shooting 47.4% from the field. New York's perimeter game stands out with efficient 3-point shooting ranking third league-wide, complemented by strong defensive rebounding that ranks fifth. However, the Knicks allow plenty of three-point attempts on defense (ranking 26th), though this matchup features a Pacers team that struggles with shot selection and shot-making efficiency. Indiana enters this contest languishing at 15 wins and 51 losses, with the worst offensive efficiency in the league at just 110 points per 100 possessions and ranks last in assists per game frequency. The Pacers rank dead last defensively in terms of preventing high-quality three-pointers, allowing opponents to take 44.6% of their shots from deep while surrendering efficient looks. Indiana has lost 10 straight games, averaging 112.9 points per game during this stretch. Both teams navigate injuries heading into Friday, with the Knicks dealing with questionable status for Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, while Indiana lists multiple key rotation players as day-to-day or unavailable.