Pacers vs Rockets
Mon, Feb 2
Final
Pacers
Pacers
(13 - 36)
114
-
118
Rockets
Rockets
(30 - 17)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 28 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 114 |
| Rockets | 24 | 39 | 24 | 31 | 118 |
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Pascal Siakam
IND | #43 | F
27
4
5
Alperen Sengun
HOU | #28 | C
39
16
5
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 62% chance of winning the game
Despite Kevin Durant's absence, the Rockets' superior defense and Alperen Sengun's interior advantage over a Myles Turner-less Pacers frontcourt should secure a road victory.
Key Analysis
- • Kevin Durant is out (ankle), but Alperen Sengun (21.4 PPG) is primed to dominate a Pacers interior that lost Myles Turner to free agency.
- • The Rockets' 9th-ranked defense (113.6 rating) has held opponents to 107 points or fewer in their last four wins, stifling opposing offenses.
- • Indiana is missing Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) and Obi Toppin (foot), severely limiting their offensive options beyond Pascal Siakam.
- • Houston has won 4 of their last 5 games, including a victory over Dallas, proving their depth players like Amen Thompson can compensate for injuries.
- • The Pacers are allowing an average of 119.8 points per game over their last 5 contests, a major liability against Houston's efficient attack.
- • Indiana must rely on Andrew Nembhard (9 assists last game) to push the pace, as they cannot match Houston's half-court execution.
