NBA · Final

Trail Blazers Dominate Pacers in Convincing Win

Indiana Pacers15-49

111

Portland Trail Blazers31-34

131

Sunday, March 8, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Moda Center

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Quick answers

Who won Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trail Blazers?

Portland Trail Blazers beat Indiana Pacers 131-111 at Moda Center on March 8, 2026.

Who was favored in Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trail Blazers?

Portland Trail Blazers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -410 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.

The Portland Trail Blazers secured a decisive victory over the Indiana Pacers with a final score of 131-111 at the Moda Center. This win extends the Trail Blazers' lead in the season series against the Pacers to 2-0, having previously defeated them 112-89 earlier in the season.

The Trail Blazers entered the game with a home record of 31-34, while the Pacers struggled with an away record of 15-49. Portland's recent form saw them with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they were looking to bounce back after a loss to the Houston Rockets just two days prior. In contrast, Indiana faced a challenging stretch, having lost their last eight games, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten outings. The Pacers averaged 115.8 points scored and 127.2 points allowed during that span, indicating their defensive struggles.

At home, the Trail Blazers had averaged 109.6 points scored and allowed 118.6 points over their last ten games. Their last five games showed a slight dip in performance, with an average of 107.2 points scored and 115.2 points allowed. The Pacers, on the other hand, had been particularly poor on the road, with an average of 110.6 points scored and 130.2 points allowed in their last five games, reflecting their ongoing difficulties.

In terms of injuries, the Trail Blazers were without Shaedon Sharpe due to a knee issue, while both Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were listed as day-to-day with elbow and Achilles injuries, respectively. The Pacers also had Tyrese Haliburton listed as day-to-day with an Achilles injury, alongside Johnny Furphy, who was out due to a knee problem. The absence of key players on both sides added an element of unpredictability to the matchup.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Trail Blazers favored by 9.5 points, with a total set at 238.5 for the game. The moneyline reflected a strong belief in a Portland victory, with the Blazers at -410 and the Pacers at +320.

The game was played under typical basketball conditions, with both teams aiming to establish their rhythm early. The Trail Blazers took control of the game, showcasing their offensive prowess and capitalizing on the Pacers' defensive lapses. As the game progressed, the Blazers maintained their lead, demonstrating their ability to score efficiently while limiting the Pacers' opportunities.

In the fourth quarter, Portland continued to build on their lead, with notable scoring plays including a three-point jumper from Kris Murray and a dunk from Yang Hansen, both assisted by Blake Wesley. The Pacers, while attempting to close the gap, could not find their footing, ultimately succumbing to the Trail Blazers' strong performance.

This game highlighted the Trail Blazers' capacity to perform well at home, especially against a struggling opponent like the Pacers. As the season progresses, both teams will look to improve their standings, but this matchup firmly showcased Portland's current advantage.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	POR -9.5	238.5 o -105 / u -115	Indiana Pacers +320 · Portland Trail Blazers -410

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Injury report

Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers
Tyrese HaliburtonDay-To-DayAchillesIndiana Pacers
Johnny FurphyOutKneeIndiana Pacers

Leaders

PointsScoot Henderson28Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsDeni Avdija8Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsDonovan Clingan11Portland Trail Blazers
PointsPascal Siakam22Indiana Pacers
AssistsAndrew Nembhard9Indiana Pacers
ReboundsPascal Siakam6Indiana Pacers

Recent form

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L1109.6 scored · 118.6 allowed per game0-2 at home

L99-106at Houston RocketsMar 7
W122-114at Memphis GrizzliesMar 5
L101-135at Atlanta HawksMar 1
L93-109at Charlotte HornetsFeb 28
W121-112at Chicago BullsFeb 27
L121-124vs Minnesota TimberwolvesFeb 25
W92-77at Phoenix SunsFeb 23
L103-157vs Denver NuggetsFeb 21
W135-119at Utah JazzFeb 13
L109-133at Minnesota TimberwolvesFeb 12

Indiana Pacers

Last 10: 2-8Streak L8115.8 scored · 127.2 allowed per game2-4 away

L117-128at Los Angeles LakersMar 7
L107-130at LA ClippersMar 5
L106-125vs Memphis GrizzliesMar 1
L109-133vs Charlotte HornetsFeb 27
L114-135vs Philadelphia 76ersFeb 25
L130-134vs Dallas MavericksFeb 22
L118-131at Washington WizardsFeb 21
L105-112at Washington WizardsFeb 20
W115-110at Brooklyn NetsFeb 12
W137-134at New York KnicksFeb 11

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Indiana Pacers	Portland Trail Blazers
Field goals	41-95	47-93
Field goal %	43	51
Three-pointers	14-42	15-41
Three-point %	33	37
Free throws	15-24	22-27
Free throw %	63	81
Rebounds	38	53
Offensive rebounds	12	13
Defensive rebounds	26	40
Assists	27	29
Steals	9	5
Blocks	6	8
Turnovers	10	12
Team turnovers	2	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	12
Fast-break points	11	13
Points in the paint	46	58
Fouls	22	19
Largest lead	4	24
Lead changes	13	13
Time in front	17	76

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter75-92Pascal Siakam makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter75-94Scoot Henderson makes two point shot
3rd Quarter78-94Ben Sheppard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Pascal Siakam assists)
3rd Quarter78-96Donovan Clingan makes two point shot
3rd Quarter80-96Pascal Siakam makes driving layup
3rd Quarter80-98Scoot Henderson makes dunk (Donovan Clingan assists)
3rd Quarter80-100Donovan Clingan makes 1-foot running dunk (Vit Krejci assists)
4th Quarter83-100Micah Potter makes 25-foot three point jumper (Quenton Jackson assists)
4th Quarter83-103Jrue Holiday makes 26-foot three pointer
4th Quarter85-103Micah Potter makes 2-foot layup (T.J. McConnell assists)
4th Quarter85-105Vit Krejci makes 7-foot running pullup jump shot (Matisse Thybulle assists)
4th Quarter88-105Micah Potter makes 22-foot three point jumper (Pascal Siakam assists)
4th Quarter88-106Jrue Holiday makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter88-107Jrue Holiday makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter90-107T.J. McConnell makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter90-109Vit Krejci makes 14-foot driving floating jump shot (Donovan Clingan assists)
4th Quarter90-110Donovan Clingan makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-110Jay Huff makes two point shot (T.J. McConnell assists)
4th Quarter93-110Jay Huff makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter93-112Deni Avdija makes driving layup
4th Quarter93-113Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter93-115Robert Williams III makes 1-foot running dunk (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter95-115Pascal Siakam makes driving layup
4th Quarter95-118Toumani Camara makes 26-foot three pointer (Jerami Grant assists)
4th Quarter97-118Pascal Siakam makes 1-foot layup (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter97-120Robert Williams III makes dunk (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter99-120Quenton Jackson makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter99-123Scoot Henderson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter102-123Micah Potter makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kam Jones assists)
4th Quarter105-123Jarace Walker makes 25-foot three point jumper (Quenton Jackson assists)
4th Quarter105-124Yang Hansen makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter105-125Yang Hansen makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter106-125Micah Potter makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter107-125Micah Potter makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter108-125Jarace Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-125Jarace Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter109-128Kris Murray makes 23-foot three point jumper (Blake Wesley assists)
4th Quarter109-130Yang Hansen makes 1-foot dunk (Blake Wesley assists)
4th Quarter109-131Yang Hansen makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter111-131Kobe Brown makes driving layup (Micah Potter assists)