Overview
- Indiana beat Atlanta 129-124 behind Andrew Nembhard’s 26 points and 10 assists and Pascal Siakam’s 25, extending a brief home upswing.
- Nembhard’s expanded role included a highlight lob to Jay Huff, who finished with a two-handed dunk during the win.
- The Pacers are 13-36 but have won three of four and are 7-5 over their last 12, with improved availability since Bennedict Mathurin’s Jan. 26 return.
- Houston enters at 30-17 with top-10 rankings in offensive and defensive rating and strong three-point efficiency, presenting a rigorous matchup.
- Kevin Durant is listed out with a left ankle sprain for the Rockets, while Tyrese Haliburton remains out for the season for Indiana.