The Portland Trail Blazers will play the equally hot Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in an attempt to build on their recent success.
Monday night, the Blazers defeated the Phoenix Suns 121-119 in overtime to win their eighth game in nine games.
Earlier that evening, the Pacers defeated the Utah Jazz 112-111.
For the past two months, Indiana has been among the best teams in the NBA. The Pacers have won 12 of their last 14 games and are 19-6 overall after starting the season 9-14.
The Pacers have improved thanks to guard Tyrese Haliburton’s increased play. He has shot 49.1% from the field and 39.7% from outside the arc in his last 26 games, averaging 19.2 points and 8.6 assists since starting the season poorly.
Indiana is ranked 19th on defense (113.9) and ninth on offense (114.7).
Prognosis: Remaining with the Blazers until they give an excuse. The second game of a back-to-back will be played between the two teams, favoring the home team.
Indiana Pacers vs. Portland Trail Blazers
What: Tuesday at 7 p.m., Trail Blazers (21-29) versus. Pacers (28-20).
Where: Moda Center.
Series: On November 27, the Pacers triumphed 121-114 at home.
Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM) is the radio station.
TV channel: KATU (Portland, antenna: 2.2). Xfinity: 1170 and 302. 688-1 is DirecTV.KUNP (antenna: 47.1). 16, 302, 1170 Xfinity. Spectrum: 184; DirecTV: 47.
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: IND -192 | POR +160
Spread: Over/Under: 234 | POR + 4.5
INJURIES
Blazers: Matisse Thybulle is sidelined due to a sprained right ankle.
Pacers: James Wiseman (Achilles tear) and Isaiah Jackson (ACL injury) are sidelined.
UPCOMING
At 7 p.m. on Thursday, the Blazers take on the Sacramento Kings (25-24).
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