Houston Rockets Dominate Indiana Pacers with Third-Quarter Surge

The Rockets capitalized on turnovers and a strong performance from Alperen Şengün to secure a 130-113 victory over the short-handed Pacers.

Houston Rockets extended their strong start to the season, improving to 11-5 after a decisive 130-113 win over the Indiana Pacers.
Alperen Şengün led the Rockets with a season-high 31 points and 12 rebounds, while Jabari Smith Jr. contributed 23 points and 8 rebounds.
The Pacers struggled with turnovers, committing 23 that led to 30 points for Houston, highlighting issues in transition defense and ball security.
Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton had another subpar outing, scoring just 4 points on 1-of-7 shooting, continuing his recent struggles on the road trip.
Quenton Jackson was a bright spot for Indiana, scoring a career-high 24 points in his first NBA start, showcasing his aggressive play and energy.