Rockets vs Pacers
Mon, Dec 29
Final
Rockets
Rockets
(19 - 10)
126
-
119
Pacers
Pacers
(6 - 26)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 30 | 36 | 39 | 21 | 126 |
| Pacers | 25 | 23 | 30 | 41 | 119 |
Venue: Toyota Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Kevin Durant
HOU | #7 | F
30
6
5
Pascal Siakam
IND | #43 | F
23
4
4
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 82% chance of winning the game
The Rockets are poised to dominate this matchup given their elite home form and the Pacers' disastrous road record combined with season-altering injuries.
Key Analysis
- • Indiana is missing franchise star Tyrese Haliburton and key forward Obi Toppin, leaving them with the league's second-worst offense.
- • Houston ranks 1st in the NBA in rebounding (48.8 per game), which poses a massive mismatch against a smaller Pacers frontcourt.
- • The Rockets boast a top-3 defensive rating, allowing just 111.7 points per game, while Indiana surrenders nearly 120.
- • Indiana has lost eight consecutive games and holds a dismal 1-14 record on the road this season.
- • Houston's offense is clicking at 120.3 points per game, significantly outpacing Indiana's struggling attack.
- • To have any chance, the Pacers must generate high-volume three-point shooting variance to overcome the talent gap.
