The Indiana Pacers are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Portland Trail Blazers in an interconference matchup.
Indiana enters Wednesday’s game with a 15-54 record after losing on the road to the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5)© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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In Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks, Jarace Walker led the way for the Pacers as he recorded 16 points, five rebounds and five assists while Obi Toppin added 15 points, three rebounds and three assists of his own off the bench.
Now Indiana will try to bounce back on Wednesday as they face off against the Trail Blazers in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Portland enters Wednesday’s contest with a 33-36 record after defeating the Brooklyn Nets on the road on Monday night.
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Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8)Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Deni Avdija led the way for the Trail Blazers in Monday’s victory as he ended the game with 18 points, six rebounds and five assists while Toumani Camara recorded 18 points and five rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Trail Blazers Injury Report: Will Robert Williams III Play?
For the Trail Blazers, they have four players listed on their injury report, including Robert Williams III.
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Portland has listed Williams III as questionable due to a left knee injury management and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
If Williams III is sidelined once again, Sidy Cissoko could have a larger role off the bench behind Donovan Clingan.
The Trail Blazers have also listed Vit Krejci as questionable due to a left calf contusion and he is in danger of missing his second straight game.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Shaedon Sharpe has been ruled out due to a left fibula stress reaction while Damain Lillard is set to miss the remainder of the season while recovering from a torn Achilles.
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Pacers Injury Report: Will Pascal Siakam, Ivica Zubac Play?
On the other side, the Pacers have 11 players listed on their injury report, including both Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43)Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Indiana has ruled out Siakam due to a right knee sprain as he will miss his sixth consecutive contest.
The Pacers have also ruled out Obi Toppin due to rest while Tyrese Haliburton and Johnny Furphy are both set to miss the remiander of the season.
Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Zubac has been listed as questionable due to a back injury and he is in danger of missing his first game since March 10.
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Andrew Nembhard has bee listed as questionable due to a calf injury while Aaron Nesmith is questionable with an ankle injury.
T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Quenton Jackson (calf), Ben Sheppard (ankle) and Micah Potter (triceps) are all listed as questionable as well.
Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Trail Blazers and Pacers from Indianapolis at 7:30 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.