The timing is bad here for the Knicks playing for the third time in four days. The Knicks are off a grueling home-and-away series against the Bucks, who they beat 116-111, in Milwaukee last night.

Star power forward Kristaps Porzingis returned from a three-game absence caused by an Achilles injury to help spark the Knicks. However, his minutes are likely to be limited playing without rest. The Knicks are careful with their prized young star.

The Knicks catch the Pacers playing their best ball. Indiana is looking to win a season-best fifth game in a row. Indiana is averaging 117.5 points during its win streak. The Knicks are allowing 112.1 points during their last seven games.

The Pacers have been bad on the road, but excellent at home winning 14 of 19 games. New York has lost eight in a row at Indiana.