Indiana Pacers 111, Portland Trail Blazers 131
NBA · 2026-03-08 · Winner: Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers defeated Indiana Pacers 131–111 on 2026-03-08 in NBA play, a 20-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:39 swung win probability 74% → 44%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Pacers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 30 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 111 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 30 | 39 | 31 | 31 | 131 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:39 swung win probability 74% → 44%.
Why Indiana Pacers lost
- Lost Q2 22-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 0:44 (win probability 69% → 98% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail Blazers | 9–0 | Q1 10:04 | 52% → 79% |
| Indiana Pacers | 9–0 | Q1 6:39 | 74% → 44% |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 14–0 | Q2 0:44 | 69% → 98% |