⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Pacers fell 8 points behind the pace we expected in the first quarter but finished ahead of it.
Where it moved
▲ HOU better than we expected
+8Q131-20
-11Q227-39
-9Q322-29
-1Q428-29
▼ IND better than we expected
The second quarter was where it moved most, 11 points worse than our numbers for the Rockets.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Pacers won, and why the Rockets did not.
From the game
They went cold, ten of 45 from three- Won the glass, 55 rebounds to 39
- Could not get to the line, 25 free throws to their 42
Key battles
22%Three-point accuracy43%
34Free throws made22
39Rebounds55
22Assists29
📊The numbers
| HOU | IND | |
|---|---|---|
| 36% | Shooting from the field | 45% |
| 10 | Threes made | 13 |
| 22% | Three-point accuracy | 43% |
| 34 | Free throws made | 22 |
| 39 | Rebounds | 55 |
| 22 | Assists | 29 |
