News headline: Rocket Miracle!Shen Jing scored a career high of 37 points, and with Smith to detonate the home court, Jalen Green lost color again!
On December 27, 2023, Beijing time, the NBA war reignited, the Rockets hosted the Pacers, and the 30+16+5+4 super combination of Shen Jing and Haliburton led the team to stage a beautiful matchup, setting an unprecedented new record in the next game. On this night, the Pacers were eager to fight back, while the Rockets wanted to extend their winning streak. In the game, Jalen Green's performance was overshadowed and seemed to be a shadow of the past.
The Rockets are strong, and the Pacers can't stop the firepower.
The 15-12 Rockets take on the 14-14 Pacers, and two teams of similar strength face off on the court in a fierce battle. The Rockets are in good form, and the Pacers are looking to use this game to reverse their current two-game losing streak. The Rockets' defense played quite well in the first quarter, but the Pacers' strong offense kept the game in a stalemate.
In the first quarter of the game, Shen Jing, Dillon, and VanVleet worked hard to score points for the team, but the Pacers hit three points one after another and once took the lead. Back-to-back scores from Jalen Green and VanVleet tied the score, but the Pacers followed suit to pull away again. Not to be outdone, the Rockets pulled together to quickly narrow the gap to 2 points, forcing the Pacers to call a timeout.
Shen Jing killed, and Jalen Green left the game gloomily.
The game entered the second half, and Tate, Holiday and other Pacers players quickly exerted their might, but the Rockets' counterattack was not to be outdone. Jalen Green was weak in the game, while the rest of the Rockets made up for his shortcomings and formed a close-knit whole. At halftime, the Rockets led the Pacers 67-64, and Shin Jing performed well in the half, becoming the team's leading scorer with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
In the third quarter of the game, the Pacers once led by 9 points with Haliburton's outstanding performance. However, Shin Kyung stepped up and not only scored consecutive points on the offensive end, but also had a strong performance on the defensive end, providing solid support for the team. Although the Pacers opened up the point difference many times in the game, the Rockets never gave up and tried to counterattack.
Smith came to prominence, and Jalen Green lost his lustre.
In the fourth quarter of the game, the Rockets finally ushered in the most exciting moment. Players such as VanVleet and Jabari Smith have been powerful one after another, and the difference between points has been quickly narrowed. Shen Jing even refreshed his career scoring record in the game, and became the focus of the court with 37 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists.
At the same time, Jalen Green's performance was very sluggish, with a 2-of-8 inefficiency and 6 turnovers that put him in the final quarter of the game. Smith became the focus of the Rockets' scoring, with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists. The game seemed to confirm once again that the Rockets need a new core, and Smith is the future star they can trust.
The Pacers faltered, and the Rockets made a successful comeback.
In the end, the Rockets, led by Smith and Shin Jing, successfully counterattacked and narrowly defeated the Pacers by an astonishing 104-101. The game not only cheered Rockets fans, but also sent the Pacers deep into reflection. Despite Haliburton's excellent performance, the Pacers failed to hold on to the lead at a crucial moment and ultimately lost to the Rockets' powerful comeback.
Epilogue. 
The game became a classic game of the season, not only showcasing the Rockets' team cohesion and individual players' explosive ability, but also making the Pacers aware of their weaknesses in key moments. The brilliant performances of Shin Jing and Smith have made Rockets fans full of anticipation for the future, while the Pacers need to find a breakthrough in the loss and regain the pace of victory. This victory of the Rockets also makes people look forward to their performance in the playoffs. This match is not only a battle between winners and losers, but also a legacy of sportsmanship and the pursuit of championship dreams.