Tyrese Haliburton Leads Pacers to Victory Over Rockets With Sixth Straight Double-Double
Indiana overcame a blown 17-point lead in the third quarter to secure a 115-102 win with Haliburton's 28 points and 15 assists.
- Tyrese Haliburton recorded 28 points and 15 assists, marking his sixth consecutive double-double, as the Indiana Pacers defeated the Houston Rockets 115-102.
- The Pacers reclaimed control in the fourth quarter with a decisive 13-0 run after briefly losing their lead to the Rockets, who had mounted a 15-0 rally between the third and fourth quarters.
- Aaron Nesmith contributed significantly with 16 points, including a key three-point play that helped Indiana regain momentum in the final stretch.
- Houston's Alperen Sengun led his team with 25 points, while Tari Eason and Amen Thompson also delivered double-doubles in the loss, marking the Rockets' eighth consecutive road defeat.
- Indiana's balanced offense, with six players scoring in double figures, continues to be a strength, even as they navigate injuries to key contributors like Bennedict Mathurin.