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The Indiana Pacers (28-20) will play the Portland Trail Blazers (20-29) on Tuesday, February 5, 2025, at 10:00 PM EST in Portland, Oregon. The Pacers are in 4th place in the Eastern Conference, while the Trail Blazers are 13th in the Western Conference.
Game Highlights:
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Portland has won 3 games in a row and will try to keep that streak going at home. They have a balanced 13-13 home record. They need to take care of the ball, as they average 15.2 turnovers per game. When they commit fewer turnovers than their opponents, they win 13 out of 20 games.
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Indiana has a 14-12 road record and is known for good shooting. The Pacers rank 4th in the East for 3-point shooting, making 37.2% of their shots from beyond the arc.
Key Players:
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For Portland, Deni Avdija is averaging 14.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. Anfernee Simons has been scoring 14.8 points and adding 3.2 assists recently.
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The Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin is shooting 47.1% and scoring 16.3 points per game. Tyrese Haliburton is a key player for the Pacers, making 2.4 three-pointers per game recently.
Recent Games:
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Portland has been on a 7-2 run in their last 10 games, averaging 113.5 points and 45.1 rebounds per game.
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Indiana has also been strong, with an 8-2 record in their last 10 games. They are averaging 118.2 points and shooting 50.1% from the field.
Injuries:
- Portland will be missing Matisse Thybulle (ankle injury).
- The Pacers will be without Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman for the season due to calf injuries, and Myles Turner is out with a peroneal injury.
Betting Information:
- Pacers are favored by 5.5 points.
- Over/Under is set at 233 points.
