The Indiana Pacers defeated the Houston Rockets 108-104 on Wednesday at Orlando.

The Pacers (44-28) and the Rockets (44-27) played a tightly-contested affair Wednesday, as both teams needed the win to put themselves closer towards earning the fourth seed in their respective Conferences. The Rockets got off to a better start, though, as they led by as much as 15 points in a first quarter that saw them lead 33-29 following the first 12 minutes of action. Indiana would turn things around in the second quarter, however, and built a one-point lead at the break following a 22-17 second quarter. The second half saw both teams going back-and-forth, but the Pacers would pull away for good in the final minutes of the fourth. Indiana led by as much as 14 points before the Rockets attempted a comeback, but their efforts fell short and Indiana ended winning by a slim four-point differential.

Justin Holiday and Myles Turner led the Pacers with 18 points each, although Turner posted a strong effort on the glass with 12 rebounds as well. Victor Oladipo notched 16 points, six rebounds and five assists. Edmond Summer thrived off the bench and registered 17 points with four rebounds and four assists. Doug McDermott enjoyed 25 minutes off the bench and responded with a 16-point, four-assist performance.

James Harden was Houston's most dominant player, as he ended with 45 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists while shooting 13-of-21 from the field, including 7-of-14 from three-point range. Eric Gordon, who returned to action following his injury in the Rockets' first bubble game, posted 13 points with four rebounds. Robert Covington played at center and notched 11 points with seven rebounds. Jeff Green added 14 points in 30 minutes off the bench.