Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Nov 20, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets, 20 November 2024. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Indiana Pacers and Houston Rockets
Indiana PacersPositionHouston Rockets
T.J. McConnell
18.3 mpg · 4.0 pts
T.J. McConnell
PG
Fred VanVleet
Fred VanVleet
34.6 mpg · 13.2 pts
Aaron Nesmith
22.7 mpg · 12.8 pts
Aaron Nesmith
SG
Amen Thompson
Amen Thompson
25.3 mpg · 14.9 pts
Andrew Nembhard
26.6 mpg · 17.1 pts
Andrew Nembhard
SF
Jabari Smith Jr.
Jabari Smith Jr.
28.1 mpg · 17.0 pts
Pascal Siakam
34.2 mpg · 22.2 pts
Pascal Siakam
PF
Tari Eason
Tari Eason
23.0 mpg · 9.6 pts
Obi Toppin
21.2 mpg · 13.4 pts
Obi Toppin
C
Alperen Sengun
Alperen Sengun
29.5 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

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
T.J. McConnellT.J. McConnell
4.0p · 1.0r · 2.0a
Min
18
2nd
Quenton JacksonQuenton Jackson
10.0p · 3.6r · 2.6a
Min
12
3rd
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
17.1p · 2.1r · 7.6a
Min
27
4th
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.8p · 2.3r · 1.8a
Min
23
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.8p · 2.3r · 1.8a
Min
23
2nd
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
17.1p · 2.1r · 7.6a
Min
27
3rd
T.J. McConnellT.J. McConnell
4.0p · 1.0r · 2.0a
Min
18
4th
Quenton JacksonQuenton Jackson
10.0p · 3.6r · 2.6a
Min
12
5th
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
22.2p · 6.8r · 4.3a
Min
34
6th
Obi ToppinObi Toppin
13.4p · 5.0r · 1.6a
Min
21
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
17.1p · 2.1r · 7.6a
Min
27
2nd
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
22.2p · 6.8r · 4.3a
Min
34
3rd
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.8p · 2.3r · 1.8a
Min
23
4th
Obi ToppinObi Toppin
13.4p · 5.0r · 1.6a
Min
21
5th
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.4p · 5.7r · 1.8a
Min
16
6th
T.J. McConnellT.J. McConnell
4.0p · 1.0r · 2.0a
Min
18
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
22.2p · 6.8r · 4.3a
Min
34
2nd
Obi ToppinObi Toppin
13.4p · 5.0r · 1.6a
Min
21
3rd
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.4p · 5.7r · 1.8a
Min
16
4th
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
17.1p · 2.1r · 7.6a
Min
27
5th
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.8p · 2.3r · 1.8a
Min
23
C
Center
Starter
Obi ToppinObi Toppin
13.4p · 5.0r · 1.6a
Min
21
2nd
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
22.2p · 6.8r · 4.3a
Min
34
3rd
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.4p · 5.7r · 1.8a
Min
16
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets starting lineups?

For 20 November 2024, the Indiana Pacers are expected to start Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin and T.J. McConnell. The Houston Rockets are expected to start Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson and Tari Eason. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Pacers vs Rockets?

For 20 November 2024, 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.