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NBA Playoffs 2025 Knicks vs. Pacers Injury Report: Who Has the Edge Going Into Game 1?

Both teams are gunning to break a decades-long title drought

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The New York Knicks will be hosting the Indiana Pacers for the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals. Both the Knicks and Pacers have battled through hard-fought, close games to reach this point. Moreover, both the teams are facing a title drought that spans over more than 50 years.

The Knicks overcame the odds to knock out the defending champions Boston Celtics. The 18-time champions were outright favorites as the New York Knicks were coming into the semi-finals after a tough fight with the Detroit Pistons.

However, the gritty Knicks brought their A-game, giving Boston little room to breathe. They gave a tough fight and bore the fruits which has given them an opportunity to end their title drought. The New York Knicks last captured the NBA title in 1972. While their last Eastern Conference Finals appearance came in against the same Indiana Pacers at the turn of the century.

"When [Mikal] Bridges scores they are virtually unbeatable."@WindhorstESPN says the Knicks' wings hold the key to beating the Pacers 🔑 pic.twitter.com/kcU6kfGArO
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 20, 2025

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The Pacers have had ample amount of rest after dominating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the semi-finals by 4-1. Coincidentally, the Indiana Pacers’ last Eastern Conference Finals win came against the New York Knicks in the 1999-2000 NBA season. They will be looking to repeat their success again this year.

Game 1 Details

Time: Wednesday, May 21 at 8:00 pm ET
Venue: Maddison Square Garden in New York City, New York
TV: TNT | Live Streaming: Sling TV, NBA League Pass

Let’s break down the Knicks vs. Pacers Injury Report with updates on key players.

New York Knicks Injury Report

The home side has a fully healthy squad to go against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. So far, the Knicks vs. Pacers Injury Report leans slightly in New York’s favor, with their squad entering Game 1 nearly untouched by playoff fatigue.

Indiana Pacers Injury Report

Isaiah Jackson is the only player missing from the Indiana Pacers roster. Otherwise, the visitors have a fully healthy squad for the Knicks vs. Pacers fixture one. Their players are also fresh after nearly a week-long break from playoff action.