Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets: Bruce Brown is out, final injury report, official starting lineups for December 26

The Pacers are down a starter tonight

The Indiana Pacers travel to Houston to take on the Rockets tonight. The two young, ascending teams have not battled since the preseason, and the Rockets currently hold the better record.

Indiana hasn't played since Saturday, and they needed two days off in the worst way. Houston will be well-rested as well, and their strong defense will be a tough test for the Pacers top-tier offense.

Here are the official starting lineups and injury reports for the action.

Indiana Pacers injury report

The Pacers will be missing guard Bruce Brown, who has a bone bruise in his right knee. Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Smith were both listed as questionable but will play.

Oscar Tshiebwe, Kendall Brown, and Isaiah Wong are inactive on their two-way contracts.

Indiana Pacers starting lineup

Guard: Tyrese Haliburton

Guard: Andrew Nembhard

Forward: Aaron Nesmith

Forward: Jalen Smith

Center: Myles Turner

This lineup has 16 seconds of playing time in total, and in came during the 2022-23 season in November. It's a big change for the blue and gold.

Houston Rockets injury report

The Rockets listed former Pacer Victor Oladipo as out. Jermanine Samuels Jr and Nate Williams are inactive.

Houston Rockets starting lineup

Guard: Fred VanVleet

Guard: Jalen Green

Forward: Dillon Brooks

Forward: Jabari Smith Jr

Center: Alperen Sengun

The game will tip off in just over 30 minutes. For more, click here.

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