Houston Rockets 118, Indiana Pacers 114
NBA · 2026-02-02 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Indiana Pacers 118–114 on 2026-02-02 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:54 swung win probability 79% → 47%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 24 | 39 | 24 | 31 | 118 |
| Indiana Pacers | 28 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 114 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:54 swung win probability 79% → 47%.
Why Indiana Pacers lost
- Lost Q2 28-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 1:54 (win probability 79% → 47% for the home side).
- Outscored 31-16 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 19-7.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 8–0 | Q1 2:32 | 50% → 77% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q2 1:54 | 79% → 47% |
| Indiana Pacers | 9–0 | Q3 5:31 | 8% → 39% |