It was a win that took a little time to manifest, but the snowball soon became an avalanche as the Portland Trail Blazers broke away from the Indiana Pacers in the second half to win 116-100 Sunday night. Jerami Grant led all scorers with 28 points. In a game that saw all five Blazers starters score in double figures and three score over 20 points, Portland reminded fans that when fully healthy, they are a threat in the Western Conference.
Indiana valiantly hung around for one half. Myles Turner and Buddy Hield asserted their veteran presence, scoring timely buckets and playing well on both ends.