Pacers Defeat Raptors, 110-106
The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors, 110-106, at Banker's Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday.

While Indiana led for 47 minutes of this 48-minute game. it came down the wire. In fact, the Raptors overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to make it a two-point game with a few minutes remaining. They simply couldn't recapture the lead or tie though, as Indiana hit some free throws late to seal the win. The Pacers defense was key, as they held the Raptors to 41 percent from the field and 31 percent from three-point range. They also recorded six steals and seven blocks while Toronto picked up just two steals and five blocks.

The Raptors (36-14) were led by Serge Ibaka, as he tallied 23 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three blocks. Kyle Lowry finished with 20 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Pascal Siakam accrued 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Fred VanVleet started again and provided 14 points, two rebounds and three assists.

The Pacers (32-15) were led by Thaddeus Young, as he collected 23 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. The big story is Victor Oladipo though, as he was carted off with what appeared to be a serious knee injury. Darren Collison totaled 17 points, four rebounds and eight assists while Myles Turner amassed 13 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks.

Toronto returns to action on Friday, as they travel to face the Houston Rockets. Indiana's next game will be on Saturday, as they play the Memphis Grizzlies on the road.
Posted on: 1/23/2019 7:18 PM
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