The Houston Rockets (19-10) and Indiana Pacers (6-26) are set to match up on Monday at Toyota Center, with a tip-off time of 8 p.m. ET. When these two squads hit the court, Amen Thompson and Pascal Siakam are two of the players to watch.
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Rockets vs. Pacers: Dec. 29 Viewing Options
- Game day: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSIN and SCHN
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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Rockets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.9% | 4 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.2% | 7 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 48.8 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 37.9 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.1 | 24 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.4 | 21 |
Pacers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.3% | 30 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.0% | 24 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.5 | 21 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 47.7 | 27 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 6 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.4 | 21 |
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Rockets vs. Pacers Top Players
Rockets
- Thompson has a statline of 17.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists for the Rockets.
- Kevin Durant contributes with 25.4 points per game while adding 4.3 assists and 4.9 rebounds.
- Reed Sheppard is the top active three-point shooter for the Rockets, hitting 2.7 per game.
- Sheppard records 1.6 steals per game. Durant collects 1.0 block a contest.
Pacers
- Siakam has been among the team's best in both scoring (23.4 points per game) and rebounding (6.8 rebounds per game) while adding 3.8 assists per contest.
- Andrew Nembhard has per-game averages of 17.3 points, 6.9 assists and 2.4 rebounds this season.
- Siakam makes 1.8 treys per game.
- The Pacers' defensive effort gets a lift from Siakam's 1.3 steals and Jay Huff's 2.4 blocks per game.
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Rockets vs. Pacers Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Alperen Sengun: Out (Calf)
Pacers
Pacers:
Obi Toppin: Out (Foot),
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Isaiah Jackson: Out (Concussion),
Ben Sheppard: Out (Calf)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Nuggets | W 115-101 | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Kings | L 125-124 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Clippers | L 128-108 | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Lakers | W 119-96 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Cavaliers | W 117-100 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Pacers | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Nets | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Suns | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
Pacers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Pelicans | L 128-109 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Celtics | L 103-95 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Bucks | L 111-94 | Home |
| 12/26/2025 | Celtics | L 140-122 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Heat | L 142-116 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Magic | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Spurs | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Magic | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Hornets | - | Away |
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