Pacers' horrific first-half defense causes fourth-quarter comeback to come up short
The Pacers allowed 79 first-half points to the Trail Blazers but get to within 3 in the fourth quarter before losing 127-119
INDIANAPOLIS -- Swingman Deni Avdija scored 32 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out five assists to lead the Trail Blazers to a 127-119 win over the Pacers , holding off a ferocious fourth-quarter rally at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday night. The Pacers have lost a franchise record 15 straight games to fall to 15-55 and have the worst record in the NBA. The Blazers improved to 34-36 and are ninth in the Western Conference.
Blazers center Donovan Clingan posted 28 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Toumani Camara had 17 points and point guard Jrue Holiday had 15 points and eight assists. Center Ivica Zubac posted 18 points and eight rebounds to lead the Pacers.
Two-way contract forward Jalen Slawson scored a career-high 17 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out four assists. Forward Aaron Nesmith had 15 points and guard Quenton Jackson had 13. Point guard T.
J. McConnell recorded 10 assists. Here are three observations.
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