Houston Rockets @ Indiana Pacers: Nov 18, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Indiana PacersPacers
2-2 · Home

Rockets vs Pacers tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), WTHR 13 (15 games) (Pacers).

How to Watch Rockets vs Pacers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, November 18, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games)
Stream
NBA League PassRockets: Space City Home Network app · Pacers: DAZN
Arena
Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alperen SengunRocketsCOutBackOct 27, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGDay-To-DayForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026
Aaron NesmithPacersG-FDay-To-DayHamstringOct 27, 2026
Andrew NembhardPacersGDay-To-DayNeckOct 26, 2026
Ben SheppardPacersGOutMeniscusOct 22, 2026
Ivica ZubacPacersCOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Obi ToppinPacersFDay-To-DayHandOct 27, 2026
T.J. McConnellPacersGOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Tyrese HaliburtonPacersGDay-To-DayHamstringOct 27, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Pacers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Pacers Preview

The Rockets are 4-0 this season, while the Pacers are 2-2 this season.

The Rockets won last season's series 2-0. The Rockets rank 4th in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game) and Pascal Siakam (23.5 points per game).

Rockets vs Pacers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesRockets 2-0

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Pacers Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 4 GPPacers 4 GP
120.8#7
Points per game
116.5#13
111.0#11
Opponent points
115.0#16
50.6%#3
Field goal %
48.6%#6
39.0%#4
Three-point %
32.7%#17
83.8%#4
Free throw %
70.1%#29
45.3#13
Rebounds
43.0#22
28.8#4
Assists
29.3#3
9.8#9
Steals
6.8#24
5.3#13
Blocks
5.5#11
16.3#19
Turnovers
14.8#13

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Trail Blazers3-00.5

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0
9Wizards2-21.0
10Magic1-21.5

More NBA Games on Nov 18, 2026

This Rockets vs Pacers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Rockets visit the Nuggets Nov 20; Pacers visit the Cavaliers Nov 20.

Rockets vs Pacers FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Pacers start?

The Houston Rockets play the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Pacers on?

Local TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), WTHR 13 (15 games) (Pacers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Rockets and Pacers records?

Going into this game the Rockets were 4-0 and the Pacers were 2-2 this season.

Who is injured for Rockets vs Pacers?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Alperen Sengun (Rockets, out, back); Marcus Smart (Rockets, day-to-day, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus); Aaron Nesmith (Pacers, day-to-day, hamstring); Andrew Nembhard (Pacers, day-to-day, neck); Ben Sheppard (Pacers, out, meniscus).

How did Rockets vs Pacers go last season?

The Rockets won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Rockets vs Pacers game?

The Rockets beat the Pacers 118-114 on Feb 2, 2026 on the road.

Where is Rockets vs Pacers being played?

At Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the home arena of the Indiana Pacers.

Is Rockets vs Pacers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Rockets and Pacers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Pacers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.