The Indiana Pacers secured a 121-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, with Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton leading the way with 29 and 28 points respectively. Despite a slow start, the Pacers managed to pull off their third consecutive win with Benedict Mathurin contributing 24 points and 10 rebounds. Portland, who struggled with shooting lapses in the second half, could not recover from the deficit. Anfernee Simons led the Blazers with 30 points, while Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe added 17 each. Both teams have a 1-2 record in NBA Cup play.
The key moment in the game was when Siakam hit a crucial 3-pointer and jumper to extend the lead for the Pacers. Mathurin has been a standout player for the team, scoring 20 or more points in eight of the last 13 games. The Pacers, now 7-2 at home, relied on their offensive trio of Siakam, Mathurin, and Haliburton to secure the win.
Portland will face Sacramento next, while the Pacers will take on Detroit in their upcoming games. The Blazers are 3-8 on the road, while the Pacers continue to show strength at home.
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