The New York Knicks play host to the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden on Thursday evening.

This marks the third game of a four-game home stand for the Knicks (22-23), where they have gone, 0-2, so far, with losses to the Hornets and Timberwolves. The Knicks will look to get back on track for a chance to add to their, 11-13, home record. Julius Randle leads the team averaging 19.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists, per game. RJ Barrett has been playing well lately, averaging 23.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists, over the last 10 games. Nerlens Noel (knee) is listed as questionable for action, while Derrick Rose (ankle) will remain sidelined. The Knicks are averaging 104.3 points per game, which is fourth fewest in the league, but they are holding opponents to an average of 104.6 points per game.

Meanwhile, this marks the final game of a three-game road trip for the Pelicans (16-28), where they have gone, 0-2, with losses in Brooklyn and Boston. The Pelicans will look to get back on track and close the trip on a high note, with a chance to add to their, 6-17, road record. Brandon Ingram leads the team, averaging 22.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.2 assists, per game. Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 18.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists, while Josh Hart is averaging 13.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals, per game. Devonte Graham (knee) is listed as questionable for action. The Pelicans are averaging 105.5 points per game, but they are giving up an average of 110.1 points against.