Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 29, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets, 29 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Indiana Pacers | Position | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
Quenton Jackson 17.3 mpg · 10.0 pts  | PG |  Amen Thompson 36.7 mpg · 14.9 pts |
Andrew Nembhard 31.7 mpg · 17.1 pts  | SG |  Tari Eason 22.5 mpg · 9.6 pts |
Pascal Siakam 33.9 mpg · 22.2 pts  | SF |  Kevin Durant 36.1 mpg · 21.0 pts |
Jarace Walker 24.1 mpg · 7.4 pts  | PF |  Jabari Smith Jr. 34.3 mpg · 17.0 pts |
Jay Huff 19.8 mpg · 7.1 pts  | C |  Alperen Sengun 35.7 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 29 December 2025, the Indiana Pacers are expected to start Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Jay Huff, Quenton Jackson and Jarace Walker. The Houston Rockets are expected to start Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Tari Eason and Alperen Sengun. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Pacers vs Rockets?
For 29 December 2025, 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.