Will the Pacers Harness Home Court Advantage Against the Rockets?

As the Indiana Pacers prepare to host the Houston Rockets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, fans are eager to witness another display of their team's prowess on their home turf. The Pacers have shown a mixed bag of results in recent outings, but one thing remains consistent: their ability to score big. In their last home game against Charlotte Hornets, they put up an impressive 144 points with a field goal percentage of 61 and a true shooting percentage of 77 – both indicators of high offensive efficiency.

The team's performance has been bolstered by strong bench contributions, which accounted for 70 points in that victory. Their assists-to-turnover ratio stood at an impressive 2.85, showcasing their ability to share the ball effectively while minimizing mistakes.

However, it hasn't all been smooth sailing for Indiana; they faced a setback against Orlando Magic despite maintaining a field goal percentage above 50 and converting on 44 percent from beyond the arc. The loss highlighted areas for improvement as they allowed Magic to lead for over three-quarters of the game.

Defensively, there is room for tightening up as well; in their away game against Memphis Grizzlies, despite recording nine blocks and twelve steals, they couldn't contain Grizzlies' offense which led them to trail throughout most of the match.

The upcoming clash with Houston offers an opportunity for redemption and consolidation. With home court advantage where they recently thrived offensively and showed resilience even when trailing early on in games – fans can anticipate another high-scoring affair from Indiana Pacers.

Mark your calendars: On February 7th at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, you can catch all the action live on BSIN or follow along with Space City Home Network if you're cheering from afar. Tip-off is scheduled at local time (to be specified based on timezone), so make sure not to miss what promises to be an enthralling encounter between these two teams.