Houston Rockets at Indiana Pacers 12/23/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Thursday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This will be the second of a back-to-back on the road for Houston, who was outscored by 12 points during the second quarter of last night's 126-106 road loss against Milwaukee. The Rockets (10-22) missed 32 of their 45 three-point attempts and shot 42 percent overall.

Christian Wood led five Houston players in double figures with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Kenyon Martin added 12 points, six assists, and five rebounds for the Rockets.

The Indiana Pacers have 10 of their first 17 home games and are 2.5 games out of tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Tuesday, Indiana was outscored by 12 points during the first quarter of a 125-96 road loss against Miami. The Pacers (13-19) were outrebounded by a 53-42 margin and shot just 36 percent from the field.

Chris Duarte and Caris LeVert led Indiana with 17 points apiece on a combined 9-for-22 shooting effort. All-Star C Domantas Sabonis added 12 points and four rebounds for the Pacers.