- Matchup: Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: Peacock
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The Houston Rockets (29-17) are heading to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday to face off against the Indiana Pacers (12-36).
In their previous game, the Rockets faced the Hawks, securing a solid victory with a score of 104-86. In terms of personal fouls, the Rockets recorded 11 while the Hawks accumulated 16. Houston made 12 of their 39 attempts from beyond the arc, while Atlanta hit 6 of 7 from the free-throw line, showcasing an 85.7% success rate. The Hawks recorded a total of 46 rebounds (14 on the offensive end) and blocked 14 shots. Atlanta also distributed 19 assists and stole the ball 7 times. Defensively, Houston held Atlanta to a shooting percentage of 36.6% on 34 of 93 attempts. The Rockets dished out 23 assists, generated 12 turnovers, and secured 8 steals. On the boards, Houston grabbed 59 rebounds, with 22 being offensive. At the foul line, the Rockets converted 14 of 20 attempts for a 70.0% efficiency. Overall, Houston finished the game shooting 42.4% (39 of 92) and made 12 out of 31 from three-point range.
Kevin Durant played a crucial role in the contest, shooting at 54.5% from the field, totaling 4 assists while logging 34 minutes and 5 rebounds. He led the team with 31 points on 12 of 22 shooting.
Houston enters this matchup boasting a record of 29-17 this season. They average 15.5 turnovers per game and commit 18.7 fouls nightly. The Rockets are known for their rebounding prowess, averaging 49.2 boards per game and have amassed 1,145 assists this season, ranking 27th in the league for assists. Houston is shooting 37.0% from three-point range (523 of 1,415) and hitting 75.3% from the free-throw line. Their scoring average per game stands at 116.1 points, placing them 16th overall, with a field goal percentage of 47.5%.
Defensively, the Rockets generate 13.5 turnovers per game and force their opponents into committing 20.7 fouls. They allow 34.4% shooting from three-point territory, ranking them 2nd in PPG allowed (110.0). Houston’s opponents score at a rate of 46.0% from the field (1,868 of 4,061), while also conceding 39.3 rebounds per game. The Rockets currently sit 2nd in the NBA for opponent assists allowed, handing over 1,127 assists for the season.
In their last outing, the Pacers triumphed over the Bulls with a score of 113-110. On the boards, Indiana allowed Chicago to grab a total of 47 rebounds (9 offensive). The Pacers made 40.0% of their three-point attempts, converting 12 out of 30, while finishing 14 of 18 at the charity stripe (77.8%). The Bulls shot 42 of 88 (47.7%) from the floor, while Indiana achieved 38 out of 85 (44.7%). From beyond the arc, the Pacers netted 15 out of 36 shots (41.7%) and converted 22 free throws on 25 attempts, hitting 88.0%. Chicago committed 22 fouls, sending the Pacers to the line 25 times, while Indiana recorded 6 turnovers and secured 7 steals, finishing with 43 rebounds (37 defensive and 6 offensive).
Pascal Siakam was pivotal for the Pacers, scoring 20 points with a shooting percentage of 37.5% (6 of 16) while contributing 3 rebounds and 5 assists in 36 minutes of play.
The Indiana Pacers find themselves with a record of 12-36 this season. They commit 22.1 fouls per game and hit 76.8% from the free-throw line. Averaging 25.6 assists per game, the Pacers rank 17th in the league, while their turnovers average stands at 14.2. Indiana has scored a total of 5,293 points this season (110.3 points per game) and grabs 43.0 rebounds per contest. Offensively, they’re shooting 44.3% from the field, ranking 30th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Pacers concede 34.4% shooting from three-point range (550 of 1,600) while allowing opponents to hit 76.8% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 25.3 assists and 47.1 rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 28th in the league, respectively. Indiana ranks 25th in points allowed per game, letting in 118.3 points, while forcing 14.1 turnovers on average and allowing opponents to shoot 48.3% from the field, ranking 26th overall.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA game?
Recommendation: Bet on Indiana
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