Pacers – Rockets: the Jalen Green rocket is launched

The Rockets finally ended their preseason campaign with a third win in four games. Winners in Indiana last night, the Texans showed seriousness and collective strength (8 players with 8 points and more) in order to facilitate the task, and with Jalen Green as master to play (33 points, 3 assists).

Backcourt Lae Green-Porter Jr started by setting fire to the Pacers’ racket in an opening act that quickly swung in Houston’s favor. Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr were then joined by the Gordon-Martin-Sengun trio who swelled the gap. Upon arrival, Indiana conceded 39 then 42 points in the first two quarters and found themselves relegated to 21 lengths at the break (60-81).

The reaction instigated by Buddy Hield and Jalen Smith was not enough to overthrow the Rockets who managed to maintain a sufficient advantage until the end to win 122-114. Dominated in the rebound (52 to 38), the Pacers also watered from afar with a small 12/41 behind the arc (29.3% address).