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SportsLine's model reveals its Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers NBA picks today
Though Houston is within touching distance of the No. 2 seed in the West, my Rockets vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks expect a real fight at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with a healthier Indiana team showing signs of life.
The Pacers lost the rebounding battle 56-33 and the second-chance points battle 30-8 to the Rockets, a sign they could use some help at center.
Houston is set to be without its superstar against Indiana.
Pascal Siakam threw down an impressive fastbreak dunk in the third quarter of the Pacers' matchup against the Rockets on Monday night.
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Rockets player ratings: Sengun has monster performance to force a win against Pacers
Alperen Sengun stole the show for the Houston Rockets by dropping a monster 39-point, 16-rebound performance to dismantle the Indiana Pacers on both ends of the court en route to a 118-114 win.