March 8, 2026Updated 5:30 pm EDT
The Indiana Pacers (15-48) hope to end an eight-game losing streak when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers (30-34) on March 8, 2026 at Moda Center. The contest airs on KUNP and FDSIN.
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Injury reportsTrail Blazers
Damian Lillard: Out For Season (Achilles),
Shaedon Sharpe: Out (Calf),
Kris Murray: Questionable (Illness),
Deni Avdija: Questionable (Back)
Pacers
Johnny Furphy: Out For Season (Knee),
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Ivica Zubac: Out (Ankle),
Pascal Siakam: Probable (Wrist),
Aaron Nesmith: Probable (Ankle),
Andrew Nembhard: Questionable (Neck)
Stats to know
The Trail Blazers record 115.1 points per game (just 4.8 fewer points than the 119.9 the Pacers give up).
The Pacers put up an average of 111.4 points per game (6.7 fewer points than the 118.1 the Trail Blazers allow).
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Mar 8, 2026
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