PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Indiana Pacers invade Moda Center on Thursday night to face the Portland Trail Blazers with a positive mindset and a chance to continue to climb in the NBA's Eastern Conference standings.
Indiana (24-20) carries a three-game winning streak into Portland, including victories over Phoenix 120-97 and Utah 109-94 to start a five-game road trip.
The Pacers are doing it without center Myles Turner, who will miss his fifth straight game Thursday with an elbow injury.
"The NBA is about adapting," Indiana coach Nate McMillan told the Indianapolis Star.