Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers Game Preview (04/03): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Pragya Chowdhury / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 4, 2025, 21:24 IST

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The Indiana Pacers, aiming for home-court advantage, will host the Houston Rockets, who are playing back-to-back road games. Key players include Tyrese Haliburton on a double-double streak for the Pacers and All-Star Alperen Sengun leading the Rockets. The projected starting lineups and injury reports are detailed for both teams ahead of Tuesday’s matchup.

Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers Game Preview (04/03): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

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The Indiana Pacers, fresh off a win against the Bulls, are set to host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. The Rockets, led by All-Star Alperen Sengun's impressive scoring, rebounding, and playmaking, and Jalen Green's hot scoring streak, face the Pacers on the second night of a back-to-back road trip. The Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton is also on a double-double streak, showcasing his exceptional playmaking. Indiana is looking to secure a win to tie the Milwaukee Bucks for fourth place in the Eastern Conference, aiming for home-court advantage in the playoffs.
Continue reading to know the starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more.

Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers: Projected Starting Five (March 04, 2025)

Houston Rockets Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Jalen Green	21.6	4.4	3.1
Dillon Brooks	13.5	3.9	1.6
Amen Thompson	13.9	8.2	3.5
Jabari Smith Jr.	11.5	6.6	1.0
Alperen Sengun	19.1	10.5	4.8

Indiana Pacers Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Tyrese Haliburton	18.4	3.5	8.8
Andrew Nembhard	10.3	3.2	4.9
Aaron Nesmith	9.7	3.7	1.4
Pascal Siakam	20.6	7.3	3.3
Myles Turner	15.5	6.5	1.6

(NOTE: Projected Starters are subject to change)

Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers: Key Players to Watch on (March 04, 2025)

Houston Rockets Key Players

Jalen Green
Alperen Sengun

Indiana Pacers Key Players

Pascal Siakam
Tyrese Haliburton

Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers: Injury Report of (March 04, 2025)

Houston Rockets:

Player	Status	Injury
Dillon Brooks	GTD	Knee
Tari Eason	GTD	Lower Leg
Alperen Sengun	GTD	Back
Amen Thompson	GTD	Shoulder
Fred VanVleet	GTD	Ankle

Indiana Pacers :

Player	Status	Injury
Isaiah Jackson	OFS	Achilles
Bennedict Mathurin	GTD	Wrist

Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers: Team Stats of (March 04, 2025)

Statistics	Houston Rockets	Indiana Pacers
Records	37-24	34-25
Standings	5th	5th
Home/Away	17-13	18-9
OFF RTG	15th	8th
DEF RTG	4th	19th
NET RTG	7th	15th

Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers: Previous Matchups

The last time the Indiana Pacers faced the Houston Rockets was on November 20, 2024. The Rockets were able to win that game with a point margin, as the Pacers scored 113 points.

Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers: Leading Players of (March 04, 2025)

Statistic	Houston Rockets (Leaders)	Indiana Pacers (Leaders)
Points	Jalen Green (21.6)	Pascal Siakam (20.6)
Rebounds	Alperen Sengun (10.5)	Pascal Siakam (7.3)
Assists	Fred VanVleet (5.8)	Tyrese Haliburton (8.8)

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Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers: Date, Time, and Venue

The Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers will go live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:00 PM ET.

How to watch Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers: Streaming Details of (March 04, 2025)

TV: NBCSBA
Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass

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Pragya Chowdhury

Pragya is a seasoned entertainment journalist and editor with a strong focus on pop culture. With over five years of experience in the industry, she has worked with leading outlets, where she served as the Entertainment Editor. She is passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with readers and driving meaningful conversations in the world of pop culture.

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