The New York Knicks are currently riding a three-game winning streak as they battle for one of the top three seeds in the Eastern Conference.
However, the Knicks could be without PG Jalen Brunson for Tuesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers at 7:30 p.m. ET tonight.
Let’s take a look at the latest Jalen Brunson injury update for Tuesday vs. the Pacers, plus some key stats and PrizePicks projections to monitor for Knicks player picks.
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Jalen Brunson Injury Update: Is Brunson Playing vs. Pacers?
The Knicks officially listed Brunson as doubtful for Tuesday’s game due to right ankle injury management. As of 7 p.m. ET, Brunson was ruled out tonight and will not play vs. Pacers.
Brunson logged 36 minutes in Sunday’s 110-107 win against the Golden State Warriors and scored 30 points on 9-of-20 shooting, while dishing out nine assists. The Knicks' star PG has only missed five games during the 2025-26 season.
The Knicks guard averaged 26.3 points, 6.6 assists, and 3.4 rebounds, while shooting 37.6% from three-point range. Brunson ranks ninth in the NBA in scoring.
If Brunson isn't playing tonight, who could see increased production when it comes to NBA predictions?
Jalen Brunson Injury Impact: Which Knicks Players to Target?
With Brunson out, Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns could benefit from the point guard’s absence.
If Brunson isn’t able to take the floor, it’s likely that Towns will be one of New York’s top offensive options against Indiana. As a result, that could lead to increased production for the talented big man.
Towns has averaged 23.0 PPG and 12.0 RPG, while shooting 38.1% from beyond the arc over his last five games. Additionally, the Knicks center has scored 20+ points in three of his last four contests.
The six-time All-Star has enjoyed a great deal of success when Brunson has been out of the lineup. In five games without Brunson this season, Towns has put together averages of 28.2 PPG and 14.0 RPG, while shooting 38.5% from three. He’s scored at least 22 points in four of those five games without Brunson.
Towns is a fairly high-volume shooter for a post player. According to databallr, the Knicks star averages 25,3 true shot attempts per 100 possessions, ranking in the 90th percentile.
During the 2025-26 season, Towns averaged 20.0 PPG and 11.9 RPG, while connecting on 36.8% of his three-point shots.
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Karl-Anthony Towns vs. Pacers Stats, Projections Tonight
Here are the most popular Karl-Anthony Towns player projections for Knicks vs. Pacers tonight, via PrizePicks, where you can predict More or Less on player stats to earn real money if you're right.
- 23.5 Points
- 38.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- 35.5 Pts + Rebs
- 11.5 Rebounds
- 1.5 3PTM (Goblin)
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