Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks Game 5: Tyrese Haliburton is active, final injury report, official starters May 14

The Pacers are back in MSG tonight
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner warms up before the Indiana Pacers take on the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden on May 14, 2024. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Pacers SI)
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner warms up before the Indiana Pacers take on the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden on May 14, 2024. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Pacers SI) /

The Indiana Pacers are back on the road tonight for Game 5 of their second-round series with the New York Knicks. Indiana emerged with a win in the last two games of the series, but the home team has yet to lose in the best-of-seven set.

The Knicks have lost several players due to injury, which has been a major story in the series. But they have held up okay so far despite the Pacers speed giving them some trouble in Game 4. Tonight will be a vital matchup for both squads with the series tied at 2-2.

Here are the official starting lineups and injury reports for the game.

Indiana Pacers injury report

The Pacers are without Bennedict Mathurin (torn right labrum) tonight. His season is over. Tyrese Haliburton was listed as questionable again, but he is available for Game 5.

Indiana Pacers starting lineup

Guard: Tyrese Haliburton

Guard: Andrew Nembhard

Forward: Aaron Nesmith

Forward: Pascal Siakam

Center: Myles Turner

This lineup was successful during the regular season, posting a plus-minus of +66 in 444 minutes. In the postseason, they are +41 in 198 minutes — they have recovered after a poor start to this series.

New York Knicks injury report

The Knicks listed Julius Randle (right shoulder surgery), Bojan Bogdanovic (left foot surgery),Mitchell Robinson (left ankle stress injury), and OG Anunoby (left hamstring strain) as out. The former three will all be out for the entire series — Anunoby is recovering but doesn't have a clear return date.

New York starting lineup

Guard: Jalen Brunson

Guard: Miles McBride

Forward: Donte DiVincenzo

Forward: Josh Hart

Center: Isaiah Hartenstein

The game will start in about 30 minutes. For more on Game 5, click here.


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