Last season, the Indiana Pacers shocked everyone by making it to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they were defeated by the Boston Celtics.
The Pacers (8-10) have shocked everyone by doing poorly thus far this season. Tyrese Haliburton, an All-Star point guard, has been a major factor.
All of his numbers have decreased. His shooting percentage has dropped to 32.9% from three-point range and 39.3% from the field, which is quite concerning. Last season, he shot 36.4% and 47.7 percent.
However, Halburton scored 34 points and dished out 13 assists in Monday’s 114-110 victory over New Orleans. He made 9 of 18 three-pointers and 12 of 23 field goals.
The visiting Portland Trail Blazers will be in serious trouble if that Haliburton appears on Wednesday night.
Unless they can get one of their guards to start moving. This season, Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons have been incredibly unreliable. This season is the worst Simons has ever had.
The loss of Robert Williams III (concussion protocol) and Donovan Clingan (knee) further weakened the team’s defense. The Pacers will be the opponent for both.
Deandre Ayton, the starting center, might make a comeback. Scoot Henderson’s back strain is the same. Jerami Grant (knee), however, remains unsure.
Prediction: The Blazers are coming off a five-game trip and are injured. After dropping five of six games, the Pacers defeated struggling New Orleans (4-14) and Washington (2-14) in back-to-back victories. This game could be easily won by a healthy Blazers squad. But it’s doubtful because of the team’s ailments.
Indiana Pacers’ Portland Trail Blazers
What: Wednesday at 4 p.m., Trail Blazers (7-11) against. Pacers (8-10).
Where: Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM) is the radio station.
Channel: KATU Charge In Portland, the antennas are 2.1 and 2.2. Comcast: 1170 and 302. 688-1 is DirecTV. Dish: available on January 1.
Rip City TV Network is the way to watch. An HDTV antenna on your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland) will allow you to watch this game live for free even if you don’t have cable. These antennas cost about $20 and are very simple to install. You may get one at your neighborhood Fred Meyer or Bi-Mart, or you can buy one online from Amazon or Walmart and have it delivered right to your house. Here are some guidelines for configuring an HDTV antenna on your TV or other display. Use the channel finder here to learn more about the channel that Rip City TV Network is available on in your area.
DraftKings/Oregon Lottery (ODDS)
Moneyline: MEM -535 | POR +400
Over/Under: 227.5 | Spread: POR +10.5
INJURIES
Blazers: Deandre Ayton (right index finger contusion), Kris Murray (bruised sternum), and Scoot Henderson (back strain) are all suspect.Jerami Grant is uncertain due to a sprained left knee.Robert Williams III (concussion protocol), Donovan Clingan (left knee sprain), and Matisse Thybulle (right ankle sprain) are not available.
Pacers: Johnny Furphy is doubtful due to a sprained left ankle.Isaiah Jackson (right Achilles tendon tear) and Andrew Nembhard (left knee patellofemoral irritation) are not available.
UPCOMING
At 7 p.m. on Friday, the Blazers take on the Sacramento Kings (8-10).
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