Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Feb 2, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Houston Rockets at Indiana Pacers, 2 February 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Houston Rockets | Position | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
Amen Thompson 37.4 mpg · 14.9 pts  | PG |  Aaron Nesmith 30.6 mpg · 12.8 pts |
Tari Eason 24.2 mpg · 9.6 pts  | SG |  Andrew Nembhard 32.0 mpg · 17.1 pts |
Kevin Durant 36.9 mpg · 21.0 pts  | SF |  Pascal Siakam 34.0 mpg · 22.2 pts |
Jabari Smith Jr. 34.9 mpg · 17.0 pts  | PF |  Jarace Walker 23.5 mpg · 7.4 pts |
Alperen Sengun 34.1 mpg · 21.3 pts  | C |  Jay Huff 19.5 mpg · 7.1 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 Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers starting lineups?
For 2 February 2026, the Houston Rockets are expected to start Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Tari Eason. The Indiana Pacers are expected to start Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker and Jay Huff. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Rockets vs Pacers?
For 2 February 2026, the Houston Rockets are without 4 players: Steven Adams (Out), Clint Capela (Out), Quadir Copeland (Out) and Julian Phillips (Out), and the Indiana Pacers are without 3 players: Johnny Furphy (Out), Ben Sheppard (Out) and Tyrese Haliburton (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.