NBA: Semifinals Match 7, NEW vs IND Match Prediction - Who will win today’s NBA match between NEW vs IND?

In their Eastern Conference playoff semifinal matchup with the Indiana Pacers(IND), the New York Knicks(NEW) will host a pivotal game seven at home. The game will take place in Madison Square Garden, New York.

The series is knotted at three points after six games, and the team that wins here will face the Boston Celtics in the conference finals. The Indiana Pacers want to make their first conference finals trip since the 2013-14 season. If the New York Knicks win here, they will advance to the conference finals for the first time since the 1999-2000 season. Hence on that note we take a look at New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game 7 preview, which includes a prediction, starting lineups.

Match details

Game: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers, Game 7

Time: 01:00 AM (IST) and 03:30 PM E.T (Eastern Time)

Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York

Live Coverage: ESPN and Jio Cinema (India)

New York Knicks Preview:

The New York Knicks had a good regular season as they finished behind table toppers Boston Celtics. In playoffs, they faced the Philadelphia 76ers and won the playoff series by 4-2 as they advanced to the semi-final. However, they kept that winning monument until Game 3 of the semi-final as the New York Knicks won the first two games of the series. In Game 3 they got defeated by Indiana Pacers. Meanwhile, Game 4 also went against New York Knicks but in Game 5 they bounced back and got a 3-2 lead. In Game 6 they again got defeated and now New York Knicks are aiming for a win in Game 7. 

Indiana Pacers Preview:

Indiana Pacers ended their regular season in sixth position in the Eastern Conference. They faced the Milwaukee Bucks in the playoffs. They defeated the Milwaukee Bucks by 4-2 to get into the semi-final. Going into the semi-final Indiana Pacers were on the verge of elimination, but they won on their home floor, and now, with the score knotted at 3-3, they are searching for a chance to go to the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Pacers injury report

Benedict Mathurin will miss Game 7 for the Indiana Pacers as he had surgery on his right shoulder.

New York Knicks injury report

OG Anunoby and Josh Hart may hopefully return for Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers.

Starting Line-up

New York Knicks: Precious Achiuwa, Donte DiVincenzo, Isaiah Hartenstein, Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride

Indiana Pacers: Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard