Blazers vs. Pacers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Portland Trail Blazers (26-43) play against the Indiana Pacers (47-47) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Game Time: 3:30 PM EDT on Sunday March 20, 2022
Portland Trail Blazers 2, Indiana Pacers 7 (Q1 09:09)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
3 ball by Justin Anderson off an assist from Tyrese Haliburton. He’s got all 5 points for the #Pacers. – 3:44 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Justin Anderson with a pair of FTs to open up the scoring. #Pacers – 3:42 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers starters today:
— Tyrese Haliburton
— Buddy Hield
— Justin Anderson
— Oshae Brissett
— Goga Bitadze – 3:40 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
It’s game time.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/tXjnkcCC2L – 3:40 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
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8⃣ @TheeBWill
1⃣1⃣ @Josh Hart
1️⃣6️⃣ @CJ Elleby
2⃣ @Trendon Watford
2⃣4⃣ @Drew Eubanks pic.twitter.com/cL4Ga2TP1D – 3:31 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
LET’S GET IT.🔥 pic.twitter.com/6wCpbNTDQ2 – 3:23 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Justin Anderson getting his first start as a Pacer tonight. It’s Haliburton, Hield, Anderson, Brissett, and Bitadze opening the game. – 3:15 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
new five on the floor today.
@MotorolaUS | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/wEoScUHDHj – 3:14 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
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@SoleSavy | https://t.co/5SSS5zAAM0 pic.twitter.com/OccSIZhaUa – 3:10 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
“It’s all about us. We’re continuing to build our game in things we’ve done very well”. Chauncey Billups has a specific challenge for the Blazers young group until the end of the season. The progress is there for them game by game. #RipCity
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Indiana Pacers @Pacers
born ready gets game ready.
tap in today using #PacersGameNight👊 pic.twitter.com/lfhPze6pgW – 2:57 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
A few more pregame flicks courtesy of yours truly. 📸 #Pacers pic.twitter.com/R4T6tpyjIQ – 2:50 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Talk about a full slate of hoops for #Rockets fans:
2:30 – Rockets vs Grizzlies
4:15 – Duke (Paolo, AJ Griffin, M Williams)
5:10 – Wisconsin (Johnny Davis)
6:10 – Notre Dame (Blake Wesley)
6:45 – Auburn (Jabari, Kessler)
7:40 – Purdue (Jaden Ivey)
8:40 – Arizona (Mathurin) – 2:46 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Tank Game 2022.
Winslow out for the Blazers today so the Pacers will sit Brogdon (rest).
Billups’ counter should be to start himself at point and follow through with an earlier declaration to start that baller Aaron Fentress at center. pic.twitter.com/HNq44FSsuX – 2:42 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
All smiles 😁
#Pacers | 📸 me pic.twitter.com/eNpEnDBBoO – 2:42 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for today’s game vs. Portland (1/2):
Jalen Smith – Available (head contusion)
Goga Bitadze – Available (sore right foot)
Chris Duarte – Out (left toe)
Malcolm Brogdon – Out (rest) pic.twitter.com/LWBJRDfjrr – 2:37 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Will be cool to see Kelvin Sampson return to the AT&T Center, the building where he essentially rehabilitated his career. Pop invited him to be a consultant within a week of his firing at Indiana. – 2:17 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
reppin’ @CycloneMBB today.👏 pic.twitter.com/FVH63ESYw0 – 2:14 PM
Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
Would have been interesting to see what Kelvin Sampson accomplished at Indiana if not for the NCAA troubles. He’s obviously a standout coach. – 2:07 PM
Jay Allen @PDXjay
With Justise Winslow (sore right Achilles) out today against the Pacers, CJ Elleby will slide back into the starting lineup. Brandon Williams, Josh Hart, Trendon Watford, and Drew Eubanks round out the starting five. Tipoff at 12:30pm on @RipCityRadio620. #RipCity – 2:05 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Gotta wonder how different Indiana basketball would look these days if Kelvin Sampson hadn’t made all those phone calls. … – 2:05 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Jalen Smith (head contusion) and Goga Bitadze (sore right foot) are available tonight, per head coach Rick Carlisle.
Chris Duarte (sore left toe) and Malcolm Brogdon (rest) are out. – 1:56 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Malcolm Brogdon is OUT today for rest, per Rick Carlisle. #Pacers – 1:53 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Malcolm Brogdon is resting tonight and won’t play against the Blazers. – 1:53 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Goga Bitadze (sore right foot) and Jalen Smith (head contusion) are IN today, per Rick Carlisle. Chris Duarte (sore left big toe) is OUT. #Pacers – 1:51 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Goga Bitadze, Jalen Smith will play today. (3:30pm ET)
Chris Duarte, Isaiah Jackson are out.
Trail Blazers are without eight players due to injuries. pic.twitter.com/BkuV7wfkz5 – 1:51 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
🏀 #RipCity vs @Indiana Pacers
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📻 @RipCityRadio620 pic.twitter.com/00IYV8CZCE – 1:35 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Skills and drills with Chris Duarte and T.J. McConnell. Good sign that McConnell, who had wrist surgery in December and has been out since, is doing some form shooting. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/esMbK6qboP – 1:30 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
24 NBA players have taken 200 off the bounce 3 point shots this season
1. Mike Conley 40.4%
2. Tyrese Haliburton 40.1%
3. Darius Garland 39.2%
4. Stephen Curry 37.4%
5. Trae Young 37.1%
6. Tyler Herro 36.9
7. Devin Booker 36.3
8. Donovan Mitchell 35.6
9. Luka Doncic 35.4 – 1:28 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Luke Goode!!!! Lol the state of Indiana is doing right! 😂😂 – 1:00 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers have a lengthy injury report today. 5 guys out (Jackson, Turner, Rubio, McConnell, and Warren).
Smith (head contusion), Duarte (sore big toe), and Bitadze (sore right foot) all questionable. Could have few guys available. – 12:44 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
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🔗 https://t.co/CkdoB5nRtL pic.twitter.com/Rkc6VB2CvK – 12:21 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Brunchin’ with the Blazers
🏀 #RipCity vs @Indiana Pacers
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📻 @RipCityRadio620 pic.twitter.com/Fg7FuoCBon – 11:00 AM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
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» https://t.co/JePf5a4He2 pic.twitter.com/Nlyh7afy2Z – 10:54 AM
Jamie Hudson @JamieHudson_
Blazers Injury Report:
Bledsoe (left Achilles), Ingles (left knee), Lillard (core muscle recovery), Little (left shoulder recovery), Louzada (left knee), Nurkic (plantar fasciitis), Simons (left knee) & Winslow (right Achilles; soreness) are out for today’s game at Indiana – 10:40 AM
Buddy Hield @buddyhield
Thank God For Life, Health and Strength 🙏🏾💪🏾✊🏾 – 10:07 AM
