The Indiana Pacers (27th, 13-36) are on a 2-match winning streak, scoring an impressive 242 points in their last two games. The Houston Rockets (6th, 29-17) have shown resilience with a 3-2 record in their last five games, scoring 525 points while allowing 547. This matchup features a clash of high-scoring offenses, as both teams have defensive vulnerabilities, making for an exciting contest.

The Indiana Pacers enter this matchup with a form string of WWLWL, having scored 129 and 113 points in their last two victories against the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls, respectively. However, they also suffered a loss to the Hawks, allowing 132 points. In their last five games, they've scored a total of 607 points but conceded 571, highlighting their explosive offense but shaky defense. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets hold a WLLWW record in their last five, scoring 104 points against the Atlanta Hawks in their latest match while conceding 86. They also faced a tough loss against the San Antonio Spurs, allowing 111 points. Overall, the Rockets have scored 525 points and conceded 547 in their last five games, indicating a similar trend of high scoring but defensive issues.

Currently, the Indiana Pacers sit at 27th in the league standings with a 13-36 record after 49 games. They have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 123 points per game, while their scoring average remains at 111 points, resulting in a negative point differential. At home, they have won only 6 of 25 games. In contrast, the Houston Rockets rank 6th in the league with a solid 29-17 record over 46 games. They score an average of 115 points while allowing 111 points, showcasing their offensive capabilities alongside a decent defensive effort. On the road, they have a commendable record of 13 wins and 8 losses, indicating their ability to compete away from home.

• 1Indiana Pacers scored 607 points in last 5 matches, averaging 121.4 points per game.
• 2Houston Rockets rank 6th with 29 wins and have a solid away record of 13-8.
• 3Both teams have defensive leaks, with Indiana allowing 571 points and Houston conceding 547 in their last 5 games.