Preview: Rockets at Pacers INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — A surging Houston Rockets team riding a four-game winning streak will face a struggling Indiana Pacers squad when the teams meet Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Rockets (30-17) enter as one of the NBA’s hottest teams, having won eight of their last 10 games. They are coming off a 111-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, powered by a near triple-double from guard Amen Thompson. Houston sits firmly in the Western Conference playoff picture. Conversely, the Pacers (13-36) own one of the league’s poorest records but are showing recent signs of life, winning three of their last five contests. They defeated the Atlanta Hawks 129-124 on Saturday behind a standout performance from guard Andrew Nembhard. Thompson has been the catalyst for Houston’s success, averaging 16.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 7.0 assists over his last 10 games. He is coming off a 21-point, 8-rebound, 9-assist effort against Dallas. Nembhard has similarly elevated his play for Indiana, averaging 18.6 points and 9.2 assists over the same span. He posted 26 points and 10 assists in the win over Atlanta. The teams last met on Dec. 29, 2025, a 126-119 Houston victory. The Rockets’ balanced attack that night featured five players scoring at least 18 points. Houston’s recent success has been built on both ends of the floor, with key contributions from Thompson, forward Jabari Smith Jr. and center Alperen Sengun. Indiana has relied heavily on Nembhard’s playmaking and scoring bursts, alongside forward Pascal Siakam. The game tips off at 7 p.m. EST Monday. Following this contest, the Pacers will host the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, while the Rockets will return home to face the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.