As the New York Knicks gear up for another clash with the Indiana Pacers, there's a lot more at stake than just another notch in the win column. Knicks superfan Ben Stiller, like many others, will be keenly watching the injury report, which could play a pivotal role in the outcome of this matchup.
Pacers starters beginning to emerge from their hyperbaric chambers since last Knicks game…. pic.twitter.com/s3F9vrOMpz
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) March 17, 2026
The Knicks recently triumphed over the Pacers, but this rematch might have a different flavor. The Pacers are on the mend, and Stiller humorously captured this with a Star Wars-themed GIF, likening the team's returning players to Luke Skywalker emerging from a bacta tank.
Injuries have been a thorn in the Pacers' side all season, and their recent game against the Milwaukee Bucks was no exception, with several key players sidelined. However, there's a glimmer of hope as the latest reports indicate that Micah Potter, Obi Toppin, Ben Sheppard, Quenton Jackson, T.J.
McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, Ivica Zubac, and Aaron Nesmith are all on the cusp of returning. Yet, Pascal Siakam remains doubtful due to a right knee sprain, needing more time to get back on the court.
The Knicks, on the other hand, have fewer injury woes but face a significant concern with Jalen Brunson, their offensive dynamo, listed as doubtful. Mitchell Robinson's status is up in the air, while Miles McBride continues his recovery from core muscle surgery.
Despite the Pacers' struggles, currently holding the NBA's worst record at 15-53, this game is no walk in the park for the Knicks. They sit in third place in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics. With playoff positioning on the line, every game counts, and the Knicks will need to bring their A-game to fend off a potentially resurgent Pacers squad.