The Houston Rockets (19-10) are dealing with two players on the injury report, including Alperen Sengun, ahead of their Monday, Dec. 29 matchup with the Indiana Pacers (6-26) at Toyota Center. The Pacers have listed six injured players. The game tips at 8 p.m. ET.
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Rockets vs. Pacers Game Info
- When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
- TV: FDSIN and SCHN
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Rockets' Injury Report
Rockets Injuries:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Alperen Sengun: Questionable (Calf)
Rockets' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 27.5 | 4.0 | 7.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| Amen Thompson | 19.5 | 8.0 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Reed Sheppard | 15.5 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 15.5 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Tari Eason | 11.0 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Rockets Stats
- Houston averages 120.3 points per game (fifth in the league) while allowing 111.7 per contest (third in the NBA). It has a +250 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 8.6 points per game.
- Kevin Durant's 25.4 points per game lead the Rockets and are 16th in the league.
- Houston averages 48.8 rebounds per game (first in the league) while allowing 37.9 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 10.9 boards per game.
- Sengun averages 9.4 rebounds per game (ranking 12th in the NBA) to lead the Rockets.
- Houston connects on 12.1 three-pointers per game (22nd in the league) compared to its opponents' 12.7. It shoots 40.0% from deep while its opponents hit 35.2% from long range.
- The Rockets' most prolific three-point shooter, Reed Sheppard, is 21st in the NBA with 2.7 made treys per game.
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Pacers' Injury Report
Pacers Injuries:
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Obi Toppin: Out (Foot),
Ben Sheppard: Questionable (Calf),
Isaiah Jackson: Out (Concussion),
Jay Huff: Questionable (Ankle),
T.J. McConnell: Questionable (Hamstring)
Pacers' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | 16.5 | 3.5 | 12.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Pascal Siakam | 22.0 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 19.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Jay Huff | 10.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 |
| Johnny Furphy | 9.0 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
Pacers Stats
- Indiana is being outscored by 9.4 points per game, with a -300 scoring differential overall. It puts up 109.8 points per game (29th in NBA), and gives up 119.2 per outing (23rd in league).
- The Pacers' leading scorer, Pascal Siakam, is 22nd in the league, averaging 23.4 points per game.
- Indiana loses the rebound battle by 4.2 boards on average. It collects 43.5 rebounds per game, 21st in the league, while its opponents pull down 47.7.
- Siakam's 6.8 rebounds per game lead the Pacers and rank 37th in the league.
- Indiana hits 12.0 three-pointers per game (23rd in the league), while its opponents have made 11.8 on average.
- The Pacers are paced by Siakam's 1.8 treys per game (73rd in NBA).
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