New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated May 31, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers, 31 May 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers
New York KnicksPositionIndiana Pacers
Jalen Brunson
35.4 mpg · 25.9 pts
Jalen Brunson
PG
T.J. McConnell
T.J. McConnell
18.2 mpg · 4.0 pts
Miles McBride
25.0 mpg · 6.8 pts
Miles McBride
SG
Aaron Nesmith
Aaron Nesmith
25.0 mpg · 12.8 pts
Mikal Bridges
37.5 mpg · 6.3 pts
Mikal Bridges
SF
Andrew Nembhard
Andrew Nembhard
29.0 mpg · 17.1 pts
OG Anunoby
36.6 mpg · 16.7 pts
OG Anunoby
PF
Pascal Siakam
Pascal Siakam
32.7 mpg · 22.2 pts
Karl-Anthony Towns
35.0 mpg · 20.9 pts
Karl-Anthony Towns
C
Obi Toppin
Obi Toppin
19.6 mpg · 13.4 pts

Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →

Depth chart

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Jalen BrunsonJalen Brunson
25.9p · 3.1r · 5.2a
Min
35
2nd
Miles McBrideMiles McBride
6.8p · 1.5r · 1.1a
Min
25
3rd
Landry ShametLandry Shamet
9.4p · 1.6r · 1.9a
Min
15
4th
Tyler KolekTyler Kolek
3.4p · 1.9r · 5.0a
Min
7
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Miles McBrideMiles McBride
6.8p · 1.5r · 1.1a
Min
25
2nd
Jalen BrunsonJalen Brunson
25.9p · 3.1r · 5.2a
Min
35
3rd
Landry ShametLandry Shamet
9.4p · 1.6r · 1.9a
Min
15
4th
Tyler KolekTyler Kolek
3.4p · 1.9r · 5.0a
Min
7
5th
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.3p · 3.4r · 2.1a
Min
38
6th
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.7p · 5.3r · 2.4a
Min
37
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.3p · 3.4r · 2.1a
Min
38
2nd
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.7p · 5.3r · 2.4a
Min
37
3rd
Pacome DadietPacome Dadiet
4.0p · 1.0r · 0.0a
Min
6
4th
Jalen BrunsonJalen Brunson
25.9p · 3.1r · 5.2a
Min
35
5th
Miles McBrideMiles McBride
6.8p · 1.5r · 1.1a
Min
25
6th
Landry ShametLandry Shamet
9.4p · 1.6r · 1.9a
Min
15
PF
Power Forward
Starter
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.7p · 5.3r · 2.4a
Min
37
2nd
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.3p · 3.4r · 2.1a
Min
38
3rd
Pacome DadietPacome Dadiet
4.0p · 1.0r · 0.0a
Min
6
4th
Karl-Anthony TownsKarl-Anthony Towns
20.9p · 13.8r · 3.1a
Min
35
C
Center
Starter
Karl-Anthony TownsKarl-Anthony Towns
20.9p · 13.8r · 3.1a
Min
35
2nd
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.3p · 3.4r · 2.1a
Min
38
3rd
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.7p · 5.3r · 2.4a
Min
37
4th
Pacome DadietPacome Dadiet
4.0p · 1.0r · 0.0a
Min
6
Quick answers2 questions

What are the New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers starting lineups?

For 31 May 2025, the New York Knicks are expected to start Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride. The Indiana Pacers are expected to start Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin and T.J. McConnell. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Knicks vs Pacers?

For 31 May 2025, the New York Knicks are without 1 player: Josh Hart (Out), and the Indiana Pacers are without 3 players: Johnny Furphy (Out), Ben Sheppard (Out) and Tyrese Haliburton (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.