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Game Preview
After opening their homestand with two straight victories, the Pacers (8-10) will look to make it three in a row on Wednesday night, when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (7-11).
Indiana has founds its groove within the friendly confines of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, defeating the Wizards on Sunday and the Pelicans on Monday. It's been an especially good homestand for All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who has busted out of an early-season shooting slump over the past two games.
Haliburton is averaging 27.5 and 11 assists over the last two wins and is has gone 14-for-29 (48.3 percent) from 3-point range. Indiana's star point guard was especially feeling it on Monday against New Orleans, erupting for 34 points and 13 assists and knocking down 9-of-18 treys on the second night of a back-to-back.
After the win, Haliburton credited his teammates, especially Pascal Siakam, with continuing to encourage him during his early season struggles. Siakam urged Haliburton to maintain his joy on the court even when shots weren't falling. That joy was on full display on Monday, with Haliburton even busting out his trademark skipping celebration after one of his threes.
It's been and up-and-down season so far for the Trail Blazers, who struggle on the offensive end. As of Tuesday morning, Portland ranks last in the NBA in offensive rating (104.4 points per 100 possessions) and field goal percentage (.419) and commit the 17.3 turnovers per game, the second-highest average in the league.
Third-year guard Shaedon Sharpe leads Portland in scoring at 18.1 points per game, followed by veteran forward Jerami Grant (16.1 points per contest) and high-flying guard Anfernee Simons (15.5 points per game). Projected Starters
Pacers: G - Tyrese Haliburton, G - Quenton Jackson, F - Bennedict Mathurin, F - Pascal Siakam, C - Myles Turner
Trail Blazers: G - Anfernee Simons, G - Shaedon Sharpe, F - Toumani Camara, F - Jerami Grant, C - Deandre Ayton Injury Report
Pacers: Johnny Furphy - questionable (left ankle sprain), Isaiah Jackson - out (torn right Achilles tendon), Andrew Nembhard - out (left knee patellofemoral inflammation), Aaron Nesmith - out (left ankle sprain), Ben Sheppard - out (oblique strain), James Wiseman - out (torn left Achilles tendon).
Trail Blazers: Deandre Ayton - questionable (right index finger contusion), Scoot Henderson - questionable (back strain), Kris Murray - questionable (bruised sternum), Jerami Grant - doubtful (left knee sprain), Donovan Clingan - out (left knee sprain), Matisse Thybulle - out (right ankle sprain), Robert Williams III - out (concussion protocol) Last Meeting
Jan. 19, 2024: The Blazers outlasted the Pacers in Portland, 118-115, behind 67 combined points from Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon.
Grant scored a team-high 37 points, going 14-for-28 from the field and 8-for-11 from the free throw line, while Brogdon tallied 30 points on 9-of-18 shooting (10-of-10 from the free throw line).
Myles Turner had a team-high 29 points to go along with 12 rebounds and five blocks for Indiana, going 10-for-17 from the field and 6-for-10 from 3-point range. Tyrese Haliburton added 21 points and 17 assists, while Pascal Siakam scored 21 points in his second game since joining the Pacers via trade.
Portland dominated the interior, outscoring Indiana 66-26 in the paint. But the Pacers hung around thanks to a decisive advantage from 3-point range. The Blue & Gold went 20-for-47 (42.6 percent), while the Blazers were just 4-for-12 (33.3 percent). Noteworthy
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The Pacers continue their four-game homestand when they welcome Shaedon Sharpe and the Portland Trail Blazers to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 7:00 PM ET. Find Tickets >>
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Game Preview
After opening their homestand with two straight victories, the Pacers (8-10) will look to make it three in a row on Wednesday night, when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (7-11).
Indiana has founds its groove within the friendly confines of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, defeating the Wizards on Sunday and the Pelicans on Monday. It's been an especially good homestand for All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who has busted out of an early-season shooting slump over the past two games.
Haliburton is averaging 27.5 and 11 assists over the last two wins and is has gone 14-for-29 (48.3 percent) from 3-point range. Indiana's star point guard was especially feeling it on Monday against New Orleans, erupting for 34 points and 13 assists and knocking down 9-of-18 treys on the second night of a back-to-back.
After the win, Haliburton credited his teammates, especially Pascal Siakam, with continuing to encourage him during his early season struggles. Siakam urged Haliburton to maintain his joy on the court even when shots weren't falling. That joy was on full display on Monday, with Haliburton even busting out his trademark skipping celebration after one of his threes.
It's been and up-and-down season so far for the Trail Blazers, who struggle on the offensive end. As of Tuesday morning, Portland ranks last in the NBA in offensive rating (104.4 points per 100 possessions) and field goal percentage (.419) and commit the 17.3 turnovers per game, the second-highest average in the league.
Third-year guard Shaedon Sharpe leads Portland in scoring at 18.1 points per game, followed by veteran forward Jerami Grant (16.1 points per contest) and high-flying guard Anfernee Simons (15.5 points per game). Projected Starters
Pacers: G - Tyrese Haliburton, G - Quenton Jackson, F - Bennedict Mathurin, F - Pascal Siakam, C - Myles Turner
Trail Blazers: G - Anfernee Simons, G - Shaedon Sharpe, F - Toumani Camara, F - Jerami Grant, C - Deandre Ayton Injury Report
Pacers: Johnny Furphy - questionable (left ankle sprain), Isaiah Jackson - out (torn right Achilles tendon), Andrew Nembhard - out (left knee patellofemoral inflammation), Aaron Nesmith - out (left ankle sprain), Ben Sheppard - out (oblique strain), James Wiseman - out (torn left Achilles tendon).
Trail Blazers: Deandre Ayton - questionable (right index finger contusion), Scoot Henderson - questionable (back strain), Kris Murray - questionable (bruised sternum), Jerami Grant - doubtful (left knee sprain), Donovan Clingan - out (left knee sprain), Matisse Thybulle - out (right ankle sprain), Robert Williams III - out (concussion protocol) Last Meeting
Jan. 19, 2024: The Blazers outlasted the Pacers in Portland, 118-115, behind 67 combined points from Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon.
Grant scored a team-high 37 points, going 14-for-28 from the field and 8-for-11 from the free throw line, while Brogdon tallied 30 points on 9-of-18 shooting (10-of-10 from the free throw line).
Myles Turner had a team-high 29 points to go along with 12 rebounds and five blocks for Indiana, going 10-for-17 from the field and 6-for-10 from 3-point range. Tyrese Haliburton added 21 points and 17 assists, while Pascal Siakam scored 21 points in his second game since joining the Pacers via trade.
Portland dominated the interior, outscoring Indiana 66-26 in the paint. But the Pacers hung around thanks to a decisive advantage from 3-point range. The Blue & Gold went 20-for-47 (42.6 percent), while the Blazers were just 4-for-12 (33.3 percent). Noteworthy
- The Blazers swept the season series with the Pacers last season. Indiana will visit Portland on Feb. 4.
- Turner needs to blocks on Wednesday to become the 51st play in NBA history to reach 1,300 career blocks. He is also five rebounds away from reaching 4,000 for his career.
- Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle coached Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups for one season (2002-03) in Detroit, where the Pistons went 50-32 and reached the Eastern Conference Finals.
- Former Pacers head coach Nate Bjorkgren is now an assistant coach on Billups' staff in Portland.
FanDuel Sports Network - Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analyst), Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporter/host)
Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan - Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analyst), Pat Boylan (sideline reporter/host) Tickets
The Pacers continue their four-game homestand when they welcome Shaedon Sharpe and the Portland Trail Blazers to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 7:00 PM ET. Find Tickets >>
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