Game Overview
The Indiana Pacers face the New York Knicks in an Eastern Conference matchup on February 10, 2026. This game is the second meeting between the teams this season, with the Knicks hosting at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game will be broadcast on MSG and FanDuel Sports Network Indiana.
Injury Report
The Pacers are dealing with significant absences and questionables, which have contributed to their recent struggles. Key injuries include:
- Tyrese Haliburton (Out – Right Achilles Tendon Tear): Season-ending injury, sidelining the star guard.
- Johnny Furphy (Out – Right ACL Tear): Recently suffered in a game, out indefinitely.
- Ivica Zubac (Questionable – Ankle): Newly acquired center, day-to-day but could debut.
- Aaron Nesmith (Questionable – Left Hand Strain), T.J. McConnell (Questionable – Right Hamstring Soreness), Micah Potter (Questionable – Left Hip Contusion), Obi Toppin (Out – Foot).
The Knicks have some depth concerns but are relatively healthier:
- Miles McBride (Out – Ankle), Mitchell Robinson (Out – Ankle).
- OG Anunoby (Day-to-Day – Toe), Mohamed Diawara (Questionable – Ankle).
No new injuries were reported as of February 9, 2026, but monitor updates closer to tip-off.
Key
Player Matchups
With Haliburton out, the Pacers’ backcourt is depleted, putting pressure on Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell (if available) to handle Jalen Brunson, who leads the Knicks with 26.1 PPG and 6.1 APG.
Karl-Anthony Towns (23.5 PPG, 11.2 RPG) will exploit the Pacers’ thin frontcourt, especially if Zubac sits, facing off against Pascal Siakam (20.8 PPG) or Myles Turner.
On the wings, Mikal Bridges vs. Benedict Mathurin could be key, with Bridges’ defense potentially limiting Mathurin’s scoring. If Anunoby plays, his versatility bolsters the Knicks’ perimeter defense against Siakam. The matchup favors the Knicks’ depth and scoring, with the Pacers relying on Siakam (21.4 PPG) and Turner (17.2 PPG, 7.5 RPG) to keep it competitive.
Recent Team Forms
The Knicks are surging, while the Pacers are in a tailspin.
Indiana Pacers
The Pacers are 3-7 in their last 10 games, on a four-game losing streak, averaging 112.2 PPG while allowing 118.8 PPG.
They rank last in the East, with poor road form (3-22 away).
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Notes |
| Feb 8, 2026 | @ TOR | L | 104-122 | Blown out in second half. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | vs DET | L | 80-118 | Season-low scoring. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | @ MEM | L | 101-115 | Defensive lapses late. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | vs UTA | L | 99-105 | Close but turnover-heavy. |
| Jan 31, 2026 | @ MIL | W | 105-99 | Upset win led by Siakam. |
New York Knicks
The Knicks are 9-1 in their last 10, on a one-game win streak after a rare loss, averaging 115.0 PPG and holding opponents to 102.3 PPG.
They are 21-6 at home.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Notes |
| Feb 8, 2026 | @ BOS | W | 111-89 | Dominant road win. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | @ DET | L | 80-118 | Rare off night without key players. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | vs DEN | W | 120-110 | Balanced scoring. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | @ ATL | W | 115-107 | Brunson clutch. |
| Jan 31, 2026 | vs PHI | W | 112-109 | Tight victory. |
Series History
The Knicks hold a slight all-time regular-season edge at 103-96 over the Pacers.
In playoffs, the Pacers lead 5-3 in series, with memorable rivalries from the 1990s and recent 2024-25 meetings.
The teams have met 253 times overall, with the Knicks at 127-126.
Recent history: Knicks won the last matchup on Dec. 18, 2025 (114-113), led by Brunson’s 25 points.
Knicks are 4-1 in the last 5 regular-season games.
Betting Trends
- Knicks are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games, covering as favorites in 8 of 9 home games.
- Pacers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games and 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
- Over has hit in 6 of the last 10 Knicks games, but under in 7 of Pacers’ last 10 due to offensive struggles.
- Knicks are 23-12 ATS vs. Eastern Conference teams; Pacers 8-31 vs. East.
Game Odds
Indiana Pacers 223.5
New York Knicks – 11.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, February 9, 2026
