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Will the Rockets Soar Past the Pacers at Toyota Center?

As the Houston Rockets prepare to host the Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming game on December 26th is poised to be a thrilling encounter, and based on recent performances, there's reason to believe that Houston could dominate.


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The Rockets have been showcasing a potent offense lately. Their last home game against the Dallas Mavericks on December 23rd was nothing short of spectacular; they crushed their opponents with a staggering 122 points while maintaining an impressive field goal percentage of 48 percent. What's more telling is their bench contribution of 42 points and dominance in points in paint with a total of 66.


Houston's ability to control the pace was evident in their time leading, which amounted to over three-quarters of the game against Dallas. They also displayed resilience by bouncing back from turnovers and converting them into scoring opportunities, as seen by their 12 points off turnovers.


Defensively, they've shown they can step up when it matters. Despite allowing a high number of opponent possessions (110.44), they managed to keep their defensive rating healthy at around 87 points per possession – an indicator that when locked in, this team can stifle even high-octane offenses.


On December 24th against New Orleans Pelicans, although it was an away game for HOU and ended narrowly in their favor with a scoreline of 106-104, it highlighted another aspect: clutch performance under pressure. The Rockets led for just over half the match but held firm when it mattered most.


However, one cannot overlook Indiana Pacers' potential threat; they're not coming to Houston just as participants but as contenders who will challenge every play. Their resilience will test HOU's defense and offensive efficiency which has been inconsistent throughout this season.


The key battle might come down to bench performance where HOU has shown depth and versatility capable of swinging games in crucial moments – something that could prove decisive once again come game night.


As we look ahead towards tip-off scheduled for December 26th at Toyota Center at precisely seven o'clock PM Central Time (-06:00), fans should expect nothing less than an intense showdown filled with strategic plays and athletic prowess on display from both teams involved.


For those unable to attend what promises to be an electric atmosphere within Toyota Center itself – fear not! You can catch all live action broadcast nationally on NBA TV channel number two hundred sixteen or locally through Space City Home Network channel six hundred seventy-four or BSIN channel six hundred seventy-one dash four depending upon your location preference.

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