Information checked: November 12, 2026, 1:43 a.m. EST (UTC−05:00), Indianapolis and New York; 06:43 UTC.
The New York Knicks visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday, November 13, 2026, in an Emirates NBA Cup East Group B game that brings another chapter of their postseason rivalry to Indianapolis. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, equivalent to 00:00 UTC on Saturday, November 14. The NBA lists Prime Video as the national streaming outlet. This is a preview: no game result is available before tipoff.
Beyond rivalry bragging rights, both clubs are trying to position themselves in a difficult five-team Cup group. The Knicks are defending NBA Cup champions, while Indiana hosts one of its familiar Eastern Conference opponents. A result here will affect the group standings and may matter in a tiebreaker; it will not, on its own, guarantee a knockout-round berth. official NBA game page
The game is scheduled for Friday, November 13 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Both Indianapolis and New York use Eastern Standard Time on that date because U.S. daylight saving time has already ended. The verified start is 7:00 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00); readers following in UTC should use Saturday, November 14 at 00:00 UTC, not November 13. The NBA identifies the contest as game 0022600034. Pacers game information
Prime Video lists the matchup as an upcoming live event and shows a 6:30 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00) coverage start, 30 minutes before the NBA-listed opening tip. Streaming eligibility, subscriptions, device support, and local availability should be confirmed on the platform before the game. Prime Video event listing
New York and Indiana share East Group B with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Philadelphia 76ers. Each team plays four group games—one against every other club in the group—with two home and two away. A single game can therefore carry unusual weight in a short schedule, even though the group winner is determined across the full set of results. NBA East Group B preview
The NBA sends the six group winners, three from each conference, plus one wild-card runner-up from each conference into an eight-team knockout bracket. Group-play record is the first concern; tiebreaking criteria, including point differential in applicable situations, can also become important. Neither side can treat Friday’s contest as a standalone elimination game without knowing the full group standings and remaining schedule. NBA Cup rules explainer
The Knicks enter this edition as the defending Cup winners after winning the 2025 tournament. Indiana previously reached the inaugural tournament’s championship game in 2023. Those are historical results, not evidence of how the November 13 contest will finish. The NBA has also highlighted that the two franchises met in the 2024 and 2025 playoffs, reinforcing why this matchup is an attention-grabbing Cup fixture.
Indiana’s ability to create quick opportunities and New York’s ability to get organized after missed shots are natural tactical questions. If the Pacers speed up the game, transition matchups and turnovers could become decisive; if the Knicks control the pace, the game may rely more heavily on half-court execution. These are scouting themes, not claims about a verified lineup or an outcome.
Second-chance points, defensive rebounding, and possession margin will offer another useful lens. Cup games still count in the regular-season standings, so a poor rebounding night affects more than tournament positioning. Fans can compare the offensive-rebound count, turnover totals, and the number of free-throw attempts as the game develops rather than relying solely on the scoreboard.
The format creates a potential twist: a team that falls behind may still care about reducing the final margin because group tiebreakers can reward a stronger point differential. Coaches, however, will weigh the immediate chance to win against player workload and the rest of the schedule. The significance of any late scoring decision will depend on the standings then in force.
No game-specific, sufficiently verified final injury or starting-lineup list was established in this check. Consequently, this preview does not label individual players as confirmed available, ruled out, or likely starters. Those designations can change close to tipoff. Check the official NBA game page and official team communications for updated injury designations and confirmed starters on game day.
New York’s recent schedule includes a home meeting with Cleveland on Wednesday, November 11, before the trip to Indianapolis. Indiana’s team schedule likewise places the Knicks at home on Friday, November 13. Those calendar details help explain the short preparation window, but they do not establish player readiness or minutes restrictions.
Group Play continues through November 27, with Cup quarterfinals set for December 4–5, semifinals for December 8 and/or 9, and the championship on December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The November 13 meeting is part of the opening window of a Prime Video doubleheader; Golden State at San Antonio follows later that evening. NBA Cup schedule
For viewers, the practical next step is straightforward: confirm the Prime Video listing and check the official NBA game page shortly before 7:00 p.m. EST. The league’s live score and postgame box score, rather than pregame speculation, will establish how the result reshapes East Group B.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00) on Friday, November 13 in Indianapolis, which is 00:00 UTC on Saturday, November 14.
Prime Video is the NBA-listed national streaming outlet. Its event listing shows coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. EST; access depends on the service’s applicable terms and location.
No. This is a Group Play game. Teams qualify through their four-game group record or the conference wild-card route, subject to the NBA Cup rules and tiebreakers.
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