March 9th - The Trail Blazers defeated the Pacers 131-111. Henderson contributed 28 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Grant added 21 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the Pacers, Siakam scored 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Huff contributed 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist.

At the start of the game, Henderson scored consecutive points to help the Trail Blazers take the lead, but the Pacers responded with Siakam and McConnell. The first quarter ended with the score tied at 30. In the second quarter, the Trail Blazers relied on Holiday's consecutive three-pointers and Grant's relentless attacks on the basket, going on a 17-5 run to widen the gap. At halftime, the Trail Blazers led 69-52 .

After switching sides, Holiday hit a three-pointer to extend the lead to 20 points. Although the Pacers briefly narrowed the gap with outside shots, the Trail Blazers maintained a double-digit advantage. At the end of the third quarter, the Trail Blazers led 100-80. In the final quarter, the Pacers attempted a comeback, but the Trail Blazers, thanks to Henderson's three-pointer, extended their lead to over 20 points. Ultimately, the Trail Blazers defeated the Pacers 131-111.

Pacers player data

Pascal Siakam 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Steve Huf 16 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Nembuhad 14 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists; Kemba Walker 14 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Otto Porter Jr. 13 points, 4 rebounds; Nesmith 9 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists; Brown 8 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; McConnell 6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

Trail Blazers player statistics

Henderson 28 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Grant 21 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Holiday 21 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Avdija 18 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists; Williams 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Klingen 9 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists; Krejci 7 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Kamara 7 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists

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