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Rockets vs. Pacers: How to Watch, Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are on the road against the Indiana Pacers. Here is everything you need to know.
Nov 20, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) drives with the ball as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Nov 20, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) drives with the ball as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are getting right back in the saddle tonight as they take on the Indiana Pacers to continue their road trip.

The Rockets are coming off of a tough test last night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, so giving them another difficult matchup tonight against the Pacers will challenge Houston.

The Pacers are competing for homecourt advantage in the East similar to how the Rockets are in the West, making tonight's game a little more important.

Rockets vs. Pacers Information

  • Date: Tuesday, Mar. 4
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
  • Betting OddsCheck out SI Sportsbook

Rockets vs. Pacers Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
  • C Steven Adams (QUESTIONABLE - injury management)
  • PF Tari Eason (QUESTIONABLE - injury management)

Indiana Pacers

  • SG Bennedict Mathurin (QUESTIONABLE - wrist)
  • C Isaiah Jackson (OUT - Achilles)

Rockets vs. Pacers Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Amen Thompson
  • C Alperen Sengun

Indiana Pacers

  • PG Tyrese Haliburton
  • SG Andrew Nembhard
  • SF Aaron Nesmith
  • PF Pascal Siakam
  • C Myles Turner

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.