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Indiana Faces Houston Amid 4-Game Road Losing Streak

In an upcoming matchup, the Indiana Pacers will visit the Houston Rockets. The game is set for Monday at 8 p.m. EST. Indiana aims to break a four-game road losing streak against the Rockets.

Teams Overview

  • Indiana Pacers: 6-26, currently ranked 15th in the Eastern Conference.
  • Houston Rockets: 19-10, holding the fourth position in the Western Conference.

Current Performance

The Rockets have been impressive at home, boasting a 9-2 record. They thrive when winning the turnover battle, achieving an 8-1 record in such scenarios. Houston averages 15.1 turnovers per game.

On the other hand, Indiana struggles on the road, with a dismal 1-14 record away from home. The Pacers allow an average of 119.2 points per game and have been outscored by 9.4 points overall.

Shooting Statistics

  • Houston Rockets:
    • Field goal percentage: 48.9%
    • Points allowed: 48.0%
  • Indiana Pacers:
    • Field goal percentage: 43.3%
    • Points allowed: 46.2%

Player Highlights

  • Alperen Sengun (Rockets): 22.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.5 steals.
  • Kevin Durant: 30 points and 7 assists in the last 10 games.
  • Pascal Siakam (Pacers): 23.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists.
  • Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers): 25.0 points over the last 10 games.

Recent Game Outcomes

Houston Rockets’ Last 10 Games

  • Record: 5-5
  • Average points scored: 117.7
  • Average rebounds: 46.7
  • Shooting percentage: 50.2%

Indiana Pacers’ Last 10 Games

  • Record: 2-8
  • Average points scored: 107.9
  • Average rebounds: 41.3
  • Shooting percentage: 44.1%

Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • Alperen Sengun: day to day (calf)
  • Fred VanVleet: out for the season (ACL)

Indiana Pacers

  • Obi Toppin: out (foot)
  • Ben Sheppard: day to day (calf)
  • Isaiah Jackson: day to day (concussion)
  • Tyrese Haliburton: out for the season (Achilles)
  • T.J. McConnell: day to day (hamstring)

As the Indiana Pacers prepare to meet the Houston Rockets, all eyes will be on whether they can halt their road struggles amid tough competition.

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