Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 2, 2026

Houston's track record this season suggested a lower-scoring affair: the Rockets averaged 108.6 points over their last ten games while allowing 106.7, and Indiana's defense had been stingy at 116.3 allowed per contest. Yet when these teams met on December 29th, they combined for 245 points—a shootout that hinted at the offensive ceiling possible between them. Monday's rematch at Gainbridge Fieldhouse stayed closer to that high-octane template, with Houston edging Indiana 118–114 for a combined 232 points that landed 13.5 points over the 218.5 market total.

The second quarter proved decisive. After a relatively quiet opening quarter (52 combined), the pace accelerated sharply in Q2, where Houston and Indiana combined for 67 points—the game's highest-scoring frame. Houston outscored Indiana 39–28 in that stretch to build momentum. The second half was tighter and lower-scoring: 113 combined points across the final two quarters. Indiana clawed back in the fourth with 27 points to Houston's 31, but the damage was done. Alperen Sengun dominated for Houston with 39 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Jabari Smith Jr. contributed 19 points. Pascal Siakam led Indiana's charge with 27 points and 5 assists, and Bennedict Mathurin added 25 points, but it wasn't enough. DAGGER's pregame lean to the under missed, as scoring volume overwhelmed defensive efficiency projections.