Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Mar 17, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks, 17 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks
Indiana PacersPositionNew York Knicks
Aaron Nesmith
29.7 mpg · 12.8 pts
Aaron Nesmith
PG
Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson
35.0 mpg · 25.9 pts
Andrew Nembhard
31.2 mpg · 17.1 pts
Andrew Nembhard
SG
Landry Shamet
Landry Shamet
23.2 mpg · 9.4 pts
Kobe Brown
24.1 mpg · 4.7 pts
Kobe Brown
SF
Mikal Bridges
Mikal Bridges
33.4 mpg · 6.3 pts
Jarace Walker
25.4 mpg · 7.4 pts
Jarace Walker
PF
OG Anunoby
OG Anunoby
33.3 mpg · 16.7 pts
Ivica Zubac
22.7 mpg · 9.0 pts
Ivica Zubac
C
Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns
31.2 mpg · 20.9 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
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.8p · 2.3r · 1.8a
Min
30
2nd
Quenton JacksonQuenton Jackson
10.0p · 3.6r · 2.6a
Min
17
3rd
T.J. McConnellT.J. McConnell
4.0p · 1.0r · 2.0a
Min
17
4th
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
17.1p · 2.1r · 7.6a
Min
31
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
17.1p · 2.1r · 7.6a
Min
31
2nd
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.8p · 2.3r · 1.8a
Min
30
3rd
Quenton JacksonQuenton Jackson
10.0p · 3.6r · 2.6a
Min
17
4th
T.J. McConnellT.J. McConnell
4.0p · 1.0r · 2.0a
Min
17
5th
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
22.2p · 6.8r · 4.3a
Min
34
6th
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.4p · 5.7r · 1.8a
Min
25
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Kobe BrownKobe Brown
4.7p · 2.3r · 1.0a
Min
24
2nd
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
22.2p · 6.8r · 4.3a
Min
34
3rd
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
17.1p · 2.1r · 7.6a
Min
31
4th
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.8p · 2.3r · 1.8a
Min
30
5th
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.4p · 5.7r · 1.8a
Min
25
6th
Jalen SlawsonJalen Slawson
3.8p · 3.1r · 1.1a
Min
23
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.4p · 5.7r · 1.8a
Min
25
2nd
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
22.2p · 6.8r · 4.3a
Min
34
3rd
Kobe BrownKobe Brown
4.7p · 2.3r · 1.0a
Min
24
4th
Jalen SlawsonJalen Slawson
3.8p · 3.1r · 1.1a
Min
23
5th
Jay HuffJay Huff
7.1p · 3.8r · 1.0a
Min
21
6th
Obi ToppinObi Toppin
13.4p · 5.0r · 1.6a
Min
17
C
Center
Starter
Ivica ZubacIvica Zubac
9.0p · 7.7r · 1.8a
Min
23
2nd
Jay HuffJay Huff
7.1p · 3.8r · 1.0a
Min
21
3rd
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
22.2p · 6.8r · 4.3a
Min
34
4th
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.4p · 5.7r · 1.8a
Min
25
5th
Kobe BrownKobe Brown
4.7p · 2.3r · 1.0a
Min
24
6th
Jalen SlawsonJalen Slawson
3.8p · 3.1r · 1.1a
Min
23
Quick answers2 questions

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

For 17 March 2026, the Indiana Pacers are expected to start Jarace Walker, Ivica Zubac, Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard and Kobe Brown. The New York Knicks are expected to start Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns and Landry Shamet. Ruled out from the usual starters: Josh Hart (Out).

Who is out for Pacers vs Knicks?

For 17 March 2026, the Indiana Pacers are without 3 players: Johnny Furphy (Out), Ben Sheppard (Out) and Tyrese Haliburton (Out), and the New York Knicks are without 1 player: Josh Hart (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.