Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 29, 2025

Indiana's recent struggles on defense collided with Houston's offensive firepower, and the Rockets' superior scoring touch proved decisive in a 126–119 victory that shattered the market's expectations. The Pacers have allowed 117.1 points per game over their last ten contests, well above the Rockets' recent output of 117.7 scored per game—a narrow margin that suggested a lower-scoring affair. Instead, both teams exceeded their offensive norms decisively.

Houston's balance and star power made the difference. Kevin Durant led the way with 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Jabari Smith Jr. added 21 points and a game-high 10 rebounds, and Amen Thompson chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Indiana countered with Pascal Siakam's 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists, plus bench contributions from Aaron Nesmith (14 points) and Bennedict Mathurin (14 points, 4 assists), but couldn't keep pace overall.

The third quarter proved pivotal—a combined 69 points highlighted the second half's offensive surge, which totaled 131 combined points against just 114 in the first half. The Pacers mounted a late push with 41 fourth-quarter points, but Houston's 21-point output in the final frame was enough to hold on. The combined total of 245 soared 21.5 points over the 223.5 market line, leaving DAGGER's pregame under call in the dust.