The Houston Rockets secured a commanding 130-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers, led by Alperen Sengun's season-high 31 points and 12 rebounds. The Rockets overcame a slow start to dominate the third quarter, allowing them to extend their lead to 21 points entering the fourth. Jabari Smith Jr. contributed significantly with 23 points, while Fred VanVleet added 18 points and six assists. The Pacers struggled offensively, with Tyrese Haliburton's performance being notably poor, scoring just four points on 1-of-7 shooting. Quenton Jackson impressed for Indiana with a career-high 24 points, but the team faltered with poor shooting from beyond the arc. With this win, the Rockets improved to 11-5 for the season and will face the Portland Trail Blazers in their next game.