Knicks Face Pacers Without Hart, Towns


Author: The Daily News Now! March 14, 2026 Duration: 1:26
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Knicks Face Pacers Without Hart, Towns

Knicks Face Tough Challenge in Indiana: Hart and Towns Doubtful

The New York Knicks head to Indiana for a crucial matchup, aiming to secure a second consecutive victory and climb the Eastern Conference standings. However, they face a significant setback with starters Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns now listed as doubtful due to knee injuries.

Hart, a versatile guard with a four-year $80.9 million extension, and Towns, a six-time All-Star traded from Minnesota last season, are key players for the Knicks. Hart provides hustle on the wings, averaging twelve points, eight rebounds, and five assists per game, while Towns brings major scoring and rebounding punch, averaging twenty points and nearly twelve boards per game.

The team will likely rely on backup bigs for interior work and rebounding, and expect rotation tweaks to fill the gaps against a tough Pacers squad. The Knicks will test their depth to stay in the playoff hunt.

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