Indiana extended the longest losing streak<\/a> in its NBA franchise history to 15 games. The Pacers’ last win came Feb. 11.<\/p>\nAvdija also had 11 rebounds for Portland, which matched its highest-scoring half of the season with 79 points in the first two quarters. Clingan was 3 of 5 on 3-pointers and had two blocks.<\/p>\n
Ivica Zubac led the injury-riddled Pacers with 18 points. Jalen Slawson had 17 points, seven rebounds and four blocks.<\/p>\n
Four-time All-Star Pascal Siakam missed his sixth straight game with a sprained right knee. During his pregame news conference, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said he didn’t have a timetable for Siakam’s return but remained hopeful Siakam would be back this season despite Indiana have the league’s worst record at 15-54.<\/p>\n
Portland never trailed and was in control all night, though the Pacers turned the tables late by charging back from a 115-98 deficit with 7:17 left to cut it to 120-117 with 1:52 to go. But the Pacers missed a layup and 3-pointer in the final 90 seconds while Jrue Holiday made a 3 and Avdija made two free throws to close it out.<\/p>\n
The Trail Blazers took control quickly, using a 7-0 run to extend a four-point lead to 31-20 and still led 79-62 at the half. Indiana closed to 82-72 early in the third only to see Portland answer with nine straight to pull back out to 91-72 lead before Indiana made its late push.<\/p>\n
\nUp next <\/p>\n
Trail Blazers: Continue their road trip at Minnesota on Friday.<\/p>\n
Pacers: Will try to snap their losing streak Saturday at San Antonio.<\/p>\n
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