Through 3 Quarters

We've seen some fireworks three quarters in as the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers have combined for 185 points. Houston currently holds a 94-91 lead.

The Rockets have been riding high on the performance of power forward Christian Wood, who has 22 points along with six rebounds. A double-double would be Wood's third in a row.

Indiana has been led by center Myles Turner, who so far has 28 points in addition to nine boards.

Indiana hasn't lost 100% of the games in which they were down heading into the final period this year, so a victory here would be refreshing.

Who's Playing

Houston @ Indiana

Current Records: Houston 10-22; Indiana 13-19

What to Know

The Houston Rockets have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Indiana Pacers and are hoping to record their first win since Nov. 15 of 2019. The Rockets will hit the road for the fourth straight game as they head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. ET Thursday. Both teams were wiped off the court in their previous games and will be looking to bounce back in a big way.

On Wednesday, Houston got maybe a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Milwaukee Bucks an easy 126-106 victory. Houston was down 97-76 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from. The top scorer for Houston was power forward Christian Wood (20 points).

Meanwhile, Indiana got maybe a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Miami Heat an easy 125-96 win. Indiana was in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 68-45. A silver lining for them was the play of shooting guard Chris Duarte, who had 17 points.

The Rockets are expected to lose this next one by 6.5. Now might not be the best time to take Houston against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

Houston is now 10-22 while Indiana sits at 13-19. Houston is 4-17 after losses this season, Indiana 8-10.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse -- Indianapolis, Indiana
  • TV: ATTSN Southwest
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $15.00

Odds

The Pacers are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Rockets, according to the latest NBA odds.

Bettors have moved against the Pacers slightly, as the game opened with the Pacers as an 8.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Indiana and Houston both have six wins in their last 12 games.

  • Apr 14, 2021 - Indiana 132 vs. Houston 124
  • Jan 06, 2021 - Indiana 114 vs. Houston 107
  • Aug 12, 2020 - Indiana 108 vs. Houston 104
  • Nov 15, 2019 - Houston 111 vs. Indiana 102
  • Nov 11, 2018 - Houston 115 vs. Indiana 103
  • Nov 05, 2018 - Houston 98 vs. Indiana 94
  • Nov 29, 2017 - Houston 118 vs. Indiana 97
  • Nov 12, 2017 - Houston 118 vs. Indiana 95
  • Feb 27, 2017 - Indiana 117 vs. Houston 108
  • Jan 29, 2017 - Indiana 120 vs. Houston 101
  • Mar 27, 2016 - Indiana 104 vs. Houston 101
  • Jan 10, 2016 - Houston 107 vs. Indiana 103

Injury Report for Indiana

  • Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Achilles)
  • Domantas Sabonis: Out (Calf)
  • T.J. Warren: Out (Foot)
  • T.J. McConnell: Out (Wrist)

Injury Report for Houston

  • Kevin Porter: Out (Thigh)
  • John Wall: Out (Not Injury Related)