Wed Nov 27 23:50:00 UTC 2024: **Injured Blazers Seek Upset Win Against Pacers**

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Portland Trail Blazers, riddled with injuries, face a crucial road game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday at 4 pm Pacific Time. The game marks the end of a tough five-game road trip for Portland, who currently sit at 7-11. The Blazers are hoping to snap a 1-3 slump against a Pacers team that, despite a 8-10 record, holds a seventh-place spot in the Eastern Conference.

Portland’s injury woes are significant. Jerami Grant and Kris Murray are questionable, while Donovan Clingan, Robert Williams III, Scoot Henderson, Deandre Ayton, Matisse Thybulle, and Bryce McGowens are all out. This leaves the Blazers severely depleted in the frontcourt, particularly at center, with only Duop Reath available. While Deni Avdija has shown the ability to play center, his sustainability over a full game remains a question.

The Pacers, meanwhile, are battling their own injury issues, with Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Ben Sheppard, Isaiah Jackson, and James Wiseman all sidelined. However, recent addition Moses Brown, signed less than a week ago, has already shown promise, contributing 15 points and 4 rebounds in a recent game. The Pacers will look to exploit Portland’s lack of size with their starting big men, Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner.

The game presents a unique challenge for both teams. The Blazers, historically reliant on three-point shooting (despite a low shooting percentage), must find a way to overcome their lack of size. For Indiana, maintaining their playoff positioning in a tightly contested Eastern Conference will require a victory against an injury-ravaged opponent. The game will be broadcast on Rip City Television Network (cable/antenna), BlazerVision (Oregon and Washington), and League Pass (everywhere else).

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