The Indiana Pacers play the Houston Rockets on Wednesday at Orlando.

The Pacers (43-28) are in a tight race for the fourth seed of the Eastern Conference but took a step in the wrong direction the last time out, falling 114-92 against the Miami Heat on Monday. The Pacers have now gone 1-2 in their last three games, but they're still 4-2 in the Orlando bubble and will be a team to watch come playoff time. Most of the eyes will be on T.J. Warren, as the small forward has been one of the biggest surprises in The Association since the restart, although he was able to muster only 12 points Monday against the Heat. He is expected to be the focal point of the offense for Indiana in this one, although the return of Victor Oladipo might force him to take a backseat in his scoring exploits.

Indiana lists Domantas Sabonis as out due to a foot injury, and it remains to be seen if the talented big man will be available come playoff time. Jeremy Lamb (knee) has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

The Rockets (44-26) are coming off a 123-105 loss against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, but that shouldn't take anything away from what Houston is doing since the league restarted July 30. The Rockets have gone 5-2 in their last seven games and remain a team to watch come playoff time despite dropping Tuesday's matchup to their state rivals. Houston is still alive in the race to finish as one of the top four teams in the Western Conference and this game is a must-win contest for them, especially with the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder not playing until Thursday and Friday, respectively.

Houston didn't have James Harden available Tuesday due to rest, but the shooting guard should return to the starting unit Wednesday. Danuel House and Eric Gordon are both questionable, but neither is expected to see action considering the Rockets have already clinched a playoff berth.