Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 11, with the latest lineups and odds
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Houston Rockets at Indiana Pacers, 18 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| Houston Rockets | Position | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
Fred VanVleet 31.0 mpg · 13.2 pts  | PG |  Braden Smith 12.8 mpg · 3.8 pts |
Amen Thompson 33.6 mpg · 14.9 pts  | SG |  Aaron Nesmith 26.4 mpg · 12.8 pts |
Jabari Smith Jr. 35.3 mpg · 17.0 pts  | SF |  Andrew Nembhard 33.3 mpg · 17.1 pts |
Kevin Durant 34.1 mpg · 21.0 pts  | PF |  Pascal Siakam 32.2 mpg · 22.2 pts |
Alperen Sengun 34.9 mpg · 21.3 pts  | C |  Ivica Zubac 26.6 mpg · 9.0 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 18 November 2026, the Houston Rockets are expected to start Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet. The Indiana Pacers are expected to start Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Ivica Zubac and Braden Smith. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Rockets vs Pacers?
For 18 November 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.