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Trail Blazers travel to Indiana with heavy playoff implications on the line

By Austin Carroll

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 26: CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles with the ball against Jeremy Lamb #26 of the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter during their game at Moda Center on January 26, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 26: CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles with the ball against Jeremy Lamb #26 of the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter during their game at Moda Center on January 26, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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The Portland Trail Blazers are set to embark on a three-game road trip that could decide the fate of their season. It all starts here in Indiana.

After starting February off to a six-game losing streak, the Indiana Pacers have won three of their last four and look to carry that positive momentum into their battle with the Portland Trail Blazers tonight.

Indiana has struggled to reincorporate star guard Victor Oladipo back into the rotation thus far. In 8 games, Oladipo has averaged just 10.8 points per game while shooting an abysmal 33.3 percent from the field. These struggles may serve as a precursor as to what Portland can expect from Jusuf Nurkic early on as he shakes off the rust.

With so many of their own players injured, it would be in the Trail Blazers’ best interest to capitalize on this mayhem and squeak out a victory with their postseason hopes on the line. Overcoming these setbacks and winning big games in the face of adversity is ultimately going to be the deciding factor on whether Portland can make a playoff push or not.

Here’s how to watch tonight’s game and what to expect as the action unfolds.

Follow the Action

  • Date: Thursday, February 27, 2020
  • Time: 5:00 p.m. PST
  • Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
  • Watch: TNT, NBC Sports Northwest, Fubo.tv
  • Listen: Rip City Radio 620

Game Odds

Projected Starting Lineups and Injury Report

Portland Trail Blazers (26-33)

Indiana Pacers (34-24)

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