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Jabari Smith and the Rockets are huge home favorites against the Pacers.

Pacers vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Monday, Dec. 29

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24 Minutes Ago
Dec 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;  Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) drives with the ball as Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Dec 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;  Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shoots the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) defends during the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Trenton Whiting
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Dec 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;  Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Dec 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;  Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant Takes to Social Media Following Rockets' Blowout Win

Anthony Duckett
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Apr 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone talks on the court before the game against the Utah Jazz at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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21 Hours Ago

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;  Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Views From the Game: The Houston Rockets Defeat the Cavaliers 117-100

Lachard Binkley
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21 Hours Ago
Dec 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;  Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka talks with guard Amen Thompson (1) and forward Kevin Durant (7) during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Rockets' Defense Dominates in Second Straight Game, Leading to Win vs. Cavs

Jed Katz
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Dec 28, 2025

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) moves to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Dec 27, 2025

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka watches game action against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Dec 27, 2025

Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) beats Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) to a rebound during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Dec 27, 2025

Dec 21, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) and guard Amen Thompson (1) walk off the court for a time out during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

If the Rockets Make a Change, It Will Likely Be at One Position

Jed Katz
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Dec 27, 2025

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) moves to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Rockets Have An Opportunity To Go On A Big Stretch

Trenton Whiting
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Dec 27, 2025

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Derek Parker
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Dec 27, 2025

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) passes the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Dec 27, 2025

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and head coach JJ Redick against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Dec 27, 2025

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