Date: February 2, 2026
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Tip-off: 7:00 PM ET | 5:30 AM IST
The Indiana Pacers visit the Houston Rockets in a key West vs East matchup in the NBA 2025–26 season.
Houston enter the game in strong form and firmly placed inside the Western Conference playoff picture, while Indiana are struggling near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. With injuries affecting both teams, this contest will test depth, defense, and execution.
Pacers vs Rockets Current Standings
| Team | Record | Conference Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 30–17 | 4th (West) |
| Indiana Pacers | 13–36 | 15th (East) |
Houston remain one of the league’s best defensive teams, while Indiana continue to rebuild amid a difficult season.
Pacers vs Rockets Head-to-Head (H2H) Record
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Rockets 126–119 Pacers |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Pacers 115–102 Rockets |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Rockets 130–113 Pacers |
- Pacers have won 8 of the last 10 meetings overall
- Rockets won the most recent matchup this season
- H2H favors Indiana historically, but current form favors Houston
Pacers vs Rockets Last 5 Games
Indiana Pacers
- Mixed results
- Better performances at home recently
- Offense plays at a fast pace, defense remains vulnerable
Houston Rockets
- Strong defensive performances
- Wins built on rebounding and transition control
- Allowing under 110 points per game on average
Pacers vs Rockets Key Player Stats (Season Averages)
Indiana Pacers
| Player | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 23.0 | 7.2 | 4.9 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 16.8 | 4.5 | 2.1 |
Indiana’s scoring load rests mainly on Siakam, with limited playmaking support due to injuries.
Houston Rockets
| Player | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Şengün | 21.1 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Amen Thompson | 18.1 | 7.7 | 5.4 |
Houston rely heavily on ball movement, offensive rebounding, and half-court defense.
Pacers vs Rockets Injury Report (Latest)
Indiana Pacers
- Tyrese Haliburton – Out for season
- Obi Toppin – Out
Houston Rockets
- Kevin Durant – Out (ankle)
- Fred VanVleet – Out for season
- Steven Adams – Out for season
Houston remain defensively solid despite missing offensive stars, while Indiana lack their primary playmaker.
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Pacers vs Rockets Match Prediction, Odds & Picks
Betting Outlook
- Spread: Rockets -6.5
- Moneyline: Rockets favored
- Over/Under: 219.5
Prediction:
Houston Rockets to win
Projected Score:
Rockets 112 – Pacers 104
Best Picks
- Rockets -6.5
- Under 219.5 total points
Houston’s defense, rebounding edge, and overall consistency give them a clear advantage, especially against an Indiana side missing key creators.
The Rockets have a chance to strengthen their Western Conference playoff position, while the Pacers will look for a morale-boosting home performance. Unless Indiana find unexpected scoring balance, Houston’s defensive discipline should control the game.
