On December 27, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, and the Pacers challenged the Rockets away. In this game, the two sides launched a fierce confrontation, and in the end, the Pacers defeated the Rockets 123-117 with the performance of all the players and the play of key moments, allowing the Rockets to swallow their third home defeat of the season.
At the beginning of the game, the Pacers showed a strong offensive momentum, and quickly took the initiative on the court through a combination of inside and outside play. The Pacers' Haliburton, Turner, Smith and other players played well, scoring on the court, and at one point took a 12-point lead. Although the Rockets gradually smoothed out the point difference under Shin Jing's strong performance, the Pacers played a wave of 7-0 climax at the critical moment to stabilize the situation.
Entering the second half, the two sides were more fiercely contested. The Pacers were all in the game, with eight players scoring in double figures, and the overall performance was very good. Players such as Haliburton, Turner, Smith, Nembhard, Nesmith, Hield, Jackson and Mathurin have all played to their strengths and consistently contributed points to the team. The Rockets launched a counterattack under the leadership of Shen Jing, who scored 30 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals, showing strong strength. Players such as VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr., Eason and Aaron Holiday also performed well, but ultimately fell short.
This game showcased the strength and integrity of the Pacers, as well as the strong performance of the Rockets. The Pacers played very well in key moments, playing their own characteristics, and ultimately came out victorious. Although the Rockets lost the game, they showed good strength and potential in the game. This game is a valuable experience for both teams, and I believe that they will be more mature and strong in the future.