Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers game preview

The Indiana Pacers are probably excited to play the Houston Rockets again.

Sure, the Rockets handed the Pacers their most lopsided loss of the season a few weeks ago, but the Pacers have made some real strides since that night.

For instance, the Pacers are 6-1 since that game and averaging 113 points per game in those wins. During that stretch, they have beaten the (actually really good) Detroit Pistons, (not actually really good) Orlando Magic twice, Toronto Raptors, and shellacked the Miami Heat by 25 in South Beach.

Against the Magic two nights ago, Victor Oladipo hit his first 11 shots on his way to 26 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 4 blocks. It’s safe to say that Vic is…