The Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers faced off in a preseason match on October 10, 2023, at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. The game had an attendance of 12,680 fans.

The Rockets started the game strong, scoring 29 points in the first quarter and 31 points in the second quarter. The Pacers fought back, scoring 31 points in the first quarter and 24 points in the second quarter. At halftime, the Rockets were leading with a score of 60-55.

In the second half, the Rockets continued their impressive performance, scoring 26 points in the third quarter and 36 points in the fourth quarter. The Pacers struggled to keep up, scoring 25 points in the third quarter and 23 points in the fourth quarter. The final score of the game was 122-103 in favor of the Houston Rockets.

The Rockets showcased a balanced offense, with multiple players contributing to the scoring. Jabari Smith Jr. led the team with 14 points, followed by Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green with 15 points each. Fred VanVleet and Christian Whitmore also had notable performances, scoring 10 and 15 points respectively.

Defensively, the Rockets were solid, recording 10 steals and 5 blocks. They also dominated the boards, with a total of 56 rebounds, including 42 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive rebounds.

The Pacers struggled to find their rhythm offensively, with Bennedict Mathurin leading the team with 14 points. Jalen Smith also had a decent performance off the bench, contributing 11 points. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the strong showing from the Rockets.

After the game, fans took to social media to discuss the match. Many were impressed with the Rockets' improved offense, noting how different it looked compared to last year. Others were surprised to see Fred VanVleet being willing to play off the ball, debunking the notion that he is a selfish player.

Looking ahead, the Rockets will face the New Orleans Pelicans in their next game on October 12, 2023, while the Pacers will take on the Atlanta Hawks on October 16, 2023.