The Houston Rockets’ opponent on Monday, the Indiana Pacers, have probably regressed more than any team in the NBA compared to last season. After the Pacers came one game and arguably an injury to point guard Tyrese Haliburton away from winning the 2025 NBA title, they’re one of the league’s bottom-feeders.
While Indiana will likely get back to being one of the East’s best teams once Haliburton returns, he’s set to miss the whole season. Sans the engine that makes their offense go, the Pacers will drop yet another game in decisive fashion on Monday.
Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Rockets have a 30-17 record, which puts them in the Western Conference standings’ fourth-place slot.
The Pacers are the owners of a 13-36 record, good enough for dead last in the Eastern Conference.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Houston beat the Dallas Mavericks (111-107) at home.
Indiana came out on top over the Atlanta Hawks (129-124) at home.
Injuries
For Indiana, Tyrese Haliburton (right Achilles tendon tear) is out and Obi Toppin (right foot stress fracture) is out.
For Houston, Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) is out, Fred VanVleet (ACL repair) is out and Steven Adams (left ankle surgery) is out.
Probable starting lineups – Houston
Probable starting lineups – Indiana
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets vs. Pacers: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (2/2)
Reporting by Jesse Cinquini, Rockets Wire / Rockets Wire
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