The New York Knicks play host to the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Friday evening.

This marks the first action after the all-star break for both teams. The Knicks (17-38) entered the break on a two-game slide, while the Pacers (32-23), have dropped seven of their last 10 games but won their final game before the break.

This marks the first game of a two-game road trip for the Pacers, who have dropped their last two road games and look to build on their 13-13 road record. T.J. Warren leads the Pacers with 18.5 points per game. Domantas Sabonis, who is coming off his first all-star appearance, is averaging 18.3 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. Victor Oladipo is averaging 11.1 points and 2.9 assists, in 25 minutes per game, over seven games played this season, and he is set to continue progressing without any restriction on playing time. The Pacers averaging 109.7 points per game, but they are holding opponents to an average of 107.6 points per game.

The Knicks dropped their last home game but look to turn things around and build their 8-19 home record. Julius Randle leads the Knicks with 19.3 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. He went into the break on a hot streak, averaging 21.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists, over the last 10 games. Mitchell Robinson continues to contribute off the bench, averaging 7.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steals, over the last 10 games. Elfrid Payton (ankle) is listed as questionable for action on Friday. The Knicks average 104.8 points per game, which is third fewest in the league, and they average a league-low 9.8 three-pointers per game.