Rockets vs Pacers: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report, More
HOUSTON — After playing 11 of their first 14 games on the road, the 3-12 Houston Rockets will begin a four-game homestand Friday night against the 7-6 Indiana Pacers.
The Rockets are coming into the Toyota Center following a 101-92 road victory over the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night. Jalen Green has showcased his potential as an all-around player, averaging 24.0 points, 6.3 assists and 5.3 rebounds over the previous four games.
"He’s starting to see his reads," coach Stephen Silas said. "We’re doing a better job of screening, we’re doing a better job of rolling so he can make those plays, but he’s doing a little bit of everything."
The Pacers are coming into Houston riding a two-game win streak. Indiana picked up their latest win on Wednesday in a 125-113 road win against the Charlotte Hornets.
Tyrese Haliburton led the way for the Pacers with 22 points and 11 assists. Myles Turner added 20 points and 10 rebounds in the win.
Rockets Injury Report
- Bruno Fernando (left knee soreness): OUT
- Jae'Sean Tate (right ankle soreness): OUT
- Kevin Porter Jr. (left low back soreness): QUESTIONABLE
Pacers Injury Report
- Chris Duarte (left ankle sprain): OUT
Rockets vs. Pacers Projected Starters
Indiana Pacers
- Guard: Andrew Nembhard
- Guard: Tyrese Haliburton
- Forward: Buddy Hield
- Forward: Jalen Smith
- Center: Myles Turner
Houston Rockets
- Guard: Kevin Porter Jr.
- Guard: Jalen Green
- Forward: Eric Gordon
- Forward: Jabari Smith Jr.
- Center: Alperen Sengun
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