New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 18, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers, 18 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| New York Knicks | Position | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
Jalen Brunson 35.4 mpg · 25.9 pts  | PG |  Aaron Nesmith 30.4 mpg · 12.8 pts |
Miles McBride 27.0 mpg · 6.8 pts  | SG |  Andrew Nembhard 31.3 mpg · 17.1 pts |
Mikal Bridges 34.7 mpg · 6.3 pts  | SF |  Pascal Siakam 34.0 mpg · 22.2 pts |
OG Anunoby 31.9 mpg · 16.7 pts  | PF |  Jarace Walker 25.6 mpg · 7.4 pts |
Karl-Anthony Towns 33.0 mpg · 20.9 pts  | C |  Jay Huff 19.4 mpg · 7.1 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers starting lineups?
For 18 December 2025, the New York Knicks are expected to start Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Miles McBride. The Indiana Pacers are expected to start Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Jay Huff, Jarace Walker and Aaron Nesmith. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Knicks vs Pacers?
For 18 December 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.