Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds February 6
The Indiana Pacers host the Houston Rockets tonight in their final game prior to the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline. The Pacers beat the Rockets just after Christmas in their first game with a new-look starting five.
In that win, star guard Tyrese Haliburton was fantastic. Right now, though, he's on a minutes restriction that Indiana has to work around every night. Both the Pacers and the Rockets are 4-6 in their last 10 games and will look to get back on track somewhat tonight in Indianapolis.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, AT&T SportsNet Southwest/Space City Home Network
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are favorites as they are currently -6.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 238.5.
Pacers vs Hornets Injury Report
The Pacers listed Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring injury management and back spasms) and Jalen Smith (back spasms) as questionable. Isaiah Wong, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Kendall Brown are all questionable due to their status on two-way contracts.
For the Rockets, Steven Adams, Tari Eason, Fred VanVleet, and Nate Williams are out.
Key Matchup
Andrew Nembhard vs Jalen Green: With VanVleet out for Houston, Green becomes more important to their operation. His ball handling will be key. The third-year guard hasn't lived up to expectations this season and has down numbers in both scoring and efficiency, but he is capable of going off on any night.
Nembhard, who played an awesome defensive game Sunday night, will try to slow him down. The second-year Pacers guard entered the starting lineup primarily to defend in the backcourt, but he can provide some offensive punch at his best. Indiana will hope he is excellent on both ends tonight.
- Indiana Pacers trade deadline rumor tracker. CLICK HERE.
- The Indiana Pacers are still figuring out how to manage Tyrese Haliburton's minutes restriction. CLICK HERE.
- Pascal Siakam discusses long-term future with Indiana Pacers and upcoming free agency. CLICK HERE.
- Indiana Pacers take down Charlotte Hornets for first win with both Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton in the lineup. CLICK HERE.
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