Portland Trail Blazers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse: did second-chance points and Donovan Clingan’s line decide the Pacers game?

The Portland Trail Blazers moved to 34-36 after a 127-119 road result, while the the Pacers went to 15-55 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Portland Trail Blazers vs Indiana Pacers recap starts with Portland’s 22-point biggest lead and a 47:12 edge in time leading.

First quarter

The Portland Trail Blazers scored 37 in the 1st quarter while the Pacers scored 33 in the 1st quarter. Rip City used 54 points in the paint and finished with 65 total rebounds, and that rebounding gap started early against Indiana’s 43 total rebounds.

Second quarter

The Blazers added 42 in the 2nd quarter as the Pacers put up 29 in the 2nd quarter. Portland logged 34 second-chance points on 22 offensive rebounds, and Indiana countered with 52 bench points and 17 fast-break points to stay within range by halftime.

Third quarter

The Trail Blazers scored 26 in the 3rd quarter and held the Pacers to 24 in the 3rd quarter. Portland paired 32 assists with 13 total turnovers, and Indiana matched the 32 assists while committing 12 total turnovers as both teams kept the ball moving.

Fourth quarter

The Pacers scored 33 in the 4th quarter while the Trail Blazers scored 22 in the 4th quarter, trimming a game that had no lead changes and no times tied. Portland finished at 45 percent on field goals and 35 percent on 3-point shooting, while Indiana hit 50 percent from the field and 44 percent from deep.

Key Blazers performers

Donovan Clingan delivered 28 points with 13 rebounds and 2 blocks in the post-game report Portland Trail Blazers. Deni Avdija posted 32 points with 11 rebounds and 5 assists, and the Blazers’ 32-assist night reflected that creation. Toumani Camara added 17 points, and Portland’s 81 percent at the line supported the Portland Trail Blazers full-time result.

Pacers notes

The Pacers produced 12 made 3-pointers on 27 attempts and scored 50 points in the paint, keeping pressure on Portland’s defense. Indiana also drew 16 fouls and made 15 free throws, and that push showed up late in the Portland Trail Blazers vs Indiana Pacers full match report.

Next game

The Portland Trail Blazers will be on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis on 8:00 PM EDT on 3/20/2026, with broadcasts on KUNP and FDSN.

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