The Houston Rockets aim to extend their impressive five-game home winning streak as they host the Indiana Pacers. The Rockets have thrived at Toyota Center, holding a 6-2 home record and sitting fourth in the Western Conference standings.

The Rockets' dominance in the paint has been a cornerstone of their success, ranking third in the Western Conference with 53.3 points per game in the paint. Alperen Şengün continues to lead the way inside, averaging 17.5 points and 11.6 points in the paint.

On the other hand, the Pacers have struggled on the road, posting a 2-6 record away from Indiana. Defense remains a challenge, with the Pacers surrendering 117.6 points per game and being outscored by 3.2 points on average this season. Tyrese Haliburton leads Indiana, contributing 16.1 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.

Both teams rely heavily on their three-point shooting. Houston averages 11.7 made threes per game, while Indiana allows 13.1. Meanwhile, the Pacers are hitting 12.6 threes per game, slightly outpacing the Rockets’ perimeter defense.

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• Rockets: Houston is 7-3 in its last 10 games, averaging 115.1 points per game while holding opponents to 105.6 points on 46.0% shooting.
• Pacers: Indiana has gone 5-5 in its last 10, scoring 115.9 points but allowing 117.7 points per game on 48.7% opponent shooting.

Injury Report

• Rockets: Cam Whitmore (day-to-day, knee).
• Pacers: Myles Turner (day-to-day, calf), Aaron Nesmith (out, ankle), Andrew Nembhard (out, knee), Isaiah Jackson (out, calf), James Wiseman (out, calf), Ben Sheppard (day-to-day, oblique).

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