NBA Pacers defeat Rockets thanks to 50 Cent and Jordan Nwora

The Pacers survive the Rockets with the aid of 50 Cent and Ifeanyi Nwora. In an NBA game played in the wee hours of Friday, March 10, 2023, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Houston Rockets 134–125 at home. The Pacers got the game going quickly and scored 38 points in the opening quarter to grab an 11-point lead. The Pacers still led by six points at halftime despite the Rockets' comeback to score 31 points in the second quarter. The Pacers, led by Tyrese Haliburton, scored 34 points in the third quarter to increase their lead as play remained close between the two teams. In order to force overtime, the Rockets were able to decrease the Pacers' lead to 17 points. The Pacers put up a 19-10 run in overtime to beat the Rockets and secure a crucial win as they keep up their playoff drive.