The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Indiana Pacers, 114-110, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday night.

The Pacers (9-7) validated their status as clear home favorites early by establishing a 34-30 lead through one, but the Trail Blazers (5-12) impressive erased their deficit and forged a five-point advantage going into halftime. Nevertheless, Indiana evened matters at 83 heading into the final period with a standout defensive effort in the third quarter that saw them limit Portland to 18 points, but the visitors pulled away just enough late and sealed the victory via a Malcolm Brogdon floating jump shot with six seconds remaining.

Jerami Grant led the Trail Blazers with 34 points, complementing them with seven rebounds, three assists and three blocks. Brogdon finished with 24 points, seven assists and two rebounds. Deandre Ayton generated a 22-point, 13-rebound double-double that included one assist and one steal. Scoot Henderson furnished 13 points off the bench, while Shaedon Sharpe supplied 11 points, six assists, five rebounds and three steals.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 33 points, adding nine assists and two rebounds. Myles Turner managed 11 points, eight boards, two steals and two blocks. Bennedict Maturin and Obi Toppin posted 11 points apiece while producing four and three rebounds, respectively.

The Trail Blazers remain on the road and visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night, while the Pacers visit the Miami Heat on Thursday night as well.