Indiana Pacers 119, Houston Rockets 126
NBA · 2025-12-29 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Indiana Pacers 126–119 on 2025-12-29 in NBA play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 8:44 swung win probability 61% → 88%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Pacers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 25 | 23 | 30 | 41 | 119 |
| Houston Rockets | 30 | 36 | 39 | 21 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 8:44 swung win probability 61% → 88%.
Why Indiana Pacers lost
- Lost Q2 23-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 0:31 (win probability 99% → 100% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 8–0 | Q1 5:05 | 84% → 61% |
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q2 8:44 | 61% → 88% |
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q2 6:33 | 84% → 98% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q3 9:47 | 99% → 100% |
| Indiana Pacers | 8–0 | Q3 5:07 | 100% → 100% |
| Houston Rockets | 11–0 | Q3 0:31 | 99% → 100% |
| Indiana Pacers | 10–0 | Q4 0:41 | 100% → 100% |