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Knicks shuffle lineup for opener vs. Pacers

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson was in the starting lineup against Indiana on Wednesday night. Photo from Feb. 29, 2020 vs. Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) Credit: AP/Mark Lennihan

As the Knicks unveiled a new era in Indiana on Wednesday night, it had a throwback to last season feel with the starting lineup made up of five players who were a part of the team that went 21-45.

Tom Thibodeau, in his first game as head coach, opted to return Elfrid Payton to the starting point guard spot alongside Reggie Bullock, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson.