Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 26, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets, 26 December 2023. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Indiana Pacers | Position | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
T.J. McConnell 15.1 mpg · 4.0 pts  | PG |  Fred VanVleet 37.9 mpg · 13.2 pts |
Andrew Nembhard 18.9 mpg · 17.1 pts  | SG |  Jae'Sean Tate 17.5 mpg · 0.0 pts |
Aaron Nesmith 24.8 mpg · 12.8 pts  | SF |  Jabari Smith Jr. 30.7 mpg · 17.0 pts |
Obi Toppin 24.2 mpg · 13.4 pts  | PF |  Tari Eason 21.0 mpg · 9.6 pts |
Jarace Walker 10.6 mpg · 7.4 pts  | C |  Alperen Sengun 32.0 mpg · 21.3 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets starting lineups?
For 26 December 2023, the Indiana Pacers are expected to start Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin, Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell and Jarace Walker. The Houston Rockets are expected to start Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason and Jae'Sean Tate. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Pacers vs Rockets?
For 26 December 2023, the Indiana Pacers are without 3 players: Johnny Furphy (Out), Ben Sheppard (Out) and Tyrese Haliburton (Out), and the Houston Rockets are without 4 players: Steven Adams (Out), Clint Capela (Out), Quadir Copeland (Out) and Julian Phillips (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.