Indiana Faces Houston Amid 4-Game Road Losing Streak
In an upcoming matchup, the Indiana Pacers will visit the Houston Rockets. The game is set for Monday at 8 p.m. EST. Indiana aims to break a four-game road losing streak against the Rockets.
Teams Overview
- Indiana Pacers: 6-26, currently ranked 15th in the Eastern Conference.
- Houston Rockets: 19-10, holding the fourth position in the Western Conference.
Current Performance
The Rockets have been impressive at home, boasting a 9-2 record. They thrive when winning the turnover battle, achieving an 8-1 record in such scenarios. Houston averages 15.1 turnovers per game.
On the other hand, Indiana struggles on the road, with a dismal 1-14 record away from home. The Pacers allow an average of 119.2 points per game and have been outscored by 9.4 points overall.
Shooting Statistics
- Houston Rockets:
- Field goal percentage: 48.9%
- Points allowed: 48.0%
- Indiana Pacers:
- Field goal percentage: 43.3%
- Points allowed: 46.2%
Player Highlights
- Alperen Sengun (Rockets): 22.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.5 steals.
- Kevin Durant: 30 points and 7 assists in the last 10 games.
- Pascal Siakam (Pacers): 23.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists.
- Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers): 25.0 points over the last 10 games.
Recent Game Outcomes
Houston Rockets’ Last 10 Games
- Record: 5-5
- Average points scored: 117.7
- Average rebounds: 46.7
- Shooting percentage: 50.2%
Indiana Pacers’ Last 10 Games
- Record: 2-8
- Average points scored: 107.9
- Average rebounds: 41.3
- Shooting percentage: 44.1%
Injury Report
Houston Rockets
- Alperen Sengun: day to day (calf)
- Fred VanVleet: out for the season (ACL)
Indiana Pacers
- Obi Toppin: out (foot)
- Ben Sheppard: day to day (calf)
- Isaiah Jackson: day to day (concussion)
- Tyrese Haliburton: out for the season (Achilles)
- T.J. McConnell: day to day (hamstring)
As the Indiana Pacers prepare to meet the Houston Rockets, all eyes will be on whether they can halt their road struggles amid tough competition.