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The Rockets beat the Pacers 126–119 at home on Dec 29, 2025.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  IND | 25 | 23 | 30 | 41 | 119 |
  HOU | 30 | 36 | 39 | 21 | 126 |
Indiana PacersHouston Rockets| IND | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 31 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 8-16 | 1-3 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 29 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 4-13 | 2-5 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 26 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 5-11 | 3-6 |
| Johnny Furphy | 20 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4-5 | 1-2 |
| Jay Huff | 19 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-4 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 24 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 5-8 | 4-6 |
| Jarace Walker | 24 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 5-7 | 2-3 |
| Kam Jones | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-1 |
| T.J. McConnell | 16 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2-7 | 0-0 |
| Micah Potter | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Tony Bradley | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Quenton Jackson | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Taelon Peter | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Ethan Thompson | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 119 | 29 | 30 | 44-88 | 18-34 |
| HOU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | 37 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 6-9 | 0-1 |
| Kevin Durant | 34 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 13-20 | 2-6 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 34 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 8-16 | 3-7 |
| Tari Eason | 29 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 5-8 | 1-3 |
| Steven Adams | 22 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Reed Sheppard | 24 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 6-12 | 1-5 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | 16 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Clint Capela | 13 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Josh Okogie | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Jae'Sean Tate | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Aaron Holiday | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jeff Green | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| JD Davison | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 126 | 50 | 21 | 49-83 | 10-27 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 44-89 | 49% | 18-34 53% |
| HOU | 49-83 | 59% | 10-27 37% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 1 heave from beyond half court is left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
IND offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · HOU defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
HOU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · IND defense in 0 · 1 even
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
INDHOUExpected pace: about 102 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
INDHOUCrew chiefSean Wright · also working Mitchell Ervin, Dannica Baroody
Counts per game across his last 58 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennedict Mathurin | 32.8 | 16.1 | 5.3 | 2.1 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 32.6 | 16.6 | 2.9 | 7.2 |
| Pascal Siakam | 32.5 | 22.0 | 6.5 | 2.9 |
| Jay Huff | 23.9 | 9.7 | 5.1 | 1.7 |
| Ben Sheppard | 22.8 | 7.4 | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| Ethan Thompson | 20.8 | 5.6 | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Jarace Walker | 19.7 | 7.3 | 4.0 | 1.1 |
| T.J. McConnell | 17.2 | 10.3 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | 36.9 | 18.2 | 8.3 | 5.5 |
| Kevin Durant | 36.0 | 26.2 | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 35.3 | 16.3 | 6.7 | 2.0 |
| Alperen Sengun | 34.2 | 22.7 | 8.7 | 6.2 |
| Reed Sheppard | 27.5 | 13.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Josh Okogie | 21.7 | 5.9 | 3.5 | 0.9 |
| Steven Adams | 20.9 | 5.7 | 7.6 | 1.3 |
| Tari Eason | 20.3 | 11.3 | 4.3 | 1.3 |
IND offenseper gameHOU defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
IND offense vs HOU defenseHOU offense vs IND defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
INDForAgainst52% of IND's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
HOUForAgainst50% of HOU's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
IND 3series4 HOU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | HOU 118 | IND 114 | HOU+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | IND 119 | HOU 126 | HOU+7 | +7 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | HOU 102 | IND 115 | IND+13 | +13 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | IND 113 | HOU 130 | HOU+17 | +17 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | HOU 129 | IND 132 | IND+3 | +3 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2023 | IND 123 | HOU 117 | IND+6 | +6 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | IND 103 | HOU 122 | HOU+19 | +19 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
