Overview
- Houston shot 59% from the field and controlled the game at Toyota Center despite a late push by Indiana.
- The Rockets led by as many as 28 points before reserves surrendered much of the margin in the fourth quarter.
- Kevin Durant logged his 10th 30-point game of the season, while Jabari Smith Jr. added 21 points and 10 rebounds and Amen Thompson posted 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
- Steven Adams started for Alperen Sengun (calf tightness), exited in the third quarter with a right ankle sprain and did not return.
- Indiana dropped its ninth straight to fall to an NBA-worst 6-27 with Tyrese Haliburton out for the season, as Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 23 points.