The Toronto Raptors (22-36) emerged victorious against the Indiana Pacers (33-26) with a final score of 130-122 on Monday night.
Led by All-Star Scottie Barnes, who notched his fourth triple-double of the season, and RJ Barrett’s impressive 24-point performance, the Raptors extended their post-All-Star break record to 3-0.
Barnes contributed 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists, while rookie Gradey Dick stepped up with 18 points, including crucial three-pointers late in the game.
Despite a standout performance from Pacers’ Bennedict Mathurin, who matched his career-high with 34 points, and a strong showing from from former Raptor Pascal Siakam (27 points, 9 rebounds), the Pacers faltered in the face of Toronto’s relentless offense.
The Pacers struggled to find their rhythm, with their top shooter Tyrese Haliburton (9 points) having an off-night, shooting just 2 of 11 from the field and finishing with nine points.
Toronto seized control in the third quarter with an 11-0 run, but the Pacers fought back, tying the game early in the fourth quarter before the Raptors regained momentum.
