Third quarter report
Their last head-to-head matchup two weeks ago was close and so far it looks like that's how the Raptors and Pacers will end this one. After three quarters, neither team has the matchup in the bag, but the Raptors lead the Pacers 90-87.
The Raptors came into the contest with extra motivation after the loss they suffered the last time these two teams met. We'll see if they are able to turn the script around or if it will simply be more of the same.
Who is playing
Toronto Raptors @ Indiana Pacers
Current records: Toronto 21-36, Indiana 33-25
How to watch
- When: Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7 pm Eastern Time
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, Indiana
- TELEVISION: NBA TV
- Continue: CBS Sports App
- Online transmission: fuboTV (Try it for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $3.34
What to know
After playing yesterday, the Indiana Pacers will be back at it and host the Toronto Raptors at 7:00 pm ET on February 26 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. We recently saw these two teams get wins they weren't expected to get, so we'll see who brings them back.
The Pacers entered Sunday's matchup with two straight wins, but left with three. They beat Dallas 133-111. Winning is a little easier when you work as a team to rack up 23 more assists than your opponent, like the Pacers did.
Several players turned in solid performances to lead the Pacers to victory, but perhaps none more so than Myles Turner, who scored 33 points to go along with eight rebounds. In fact, that's the most points Turner has scored all season. Tyrese Haliburton was another key contributor, posting a double-double with 17 points and ten assists.
The Raptors showed they can win big on Thursday (they won by 28), but on Friday they showed they can also win in close games. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team topped Atlanta 123-121. Although the bettors were unable to determine the winner, they achieved the 244.5 plus/under points.
Among those leading the charge was Scottie Barnes, who had a double-double with 20 points and ten assists.
Indiana has been on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five meetings, a huge jump from their 33-25 record this season. As for Toronto, the win makes it two in a row and raises their season record to 21-36.
In Monday's contest, the number of possessions is likely to be a major factor: the Pacers have not given the ball away easily this season, having averaged just 12.9 turnovers per game. It's not like the Raptors are struggling in that department, though, as they've averaged just 12.8 turnovers per game. Given these competing strengths, it will be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
The Pacers outscored the Raptors 127-125 when the teams last played two weeks ago. Do the Pacers have another win up their sleeve or will the Raptors turn it around? We will have the answer very soon.
Odd
Indiana is a solid 6.5-point favorite against Toronto, at last report. NBA Odds.
Bettors were in line with the betting community on this one, as the game started with a 6.5-point margin and stayed there.
Bettors expect fireworks from the offense and set the over/under at 244.5 points.
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History of the series
Indiana has won 6 of its last 10 games against Toronto.
- February 14, 2024: Indiana 127 vs. Toronto 125
- November 22, 2023: Toronto 132 vs. Indiana 131
- March 22, 2023: Indiana 118 vs. Toronto 114
- January 2, 2023 – Indiana 122 vs. Toronto 114
- November 12, 2022: Indiana 118 vs. Toronto 104
- March 26, 2022: Toronto 131 vs. Indiana 91
- November 26, 2021: Indiana 114 vs. Toronto 97
- October 30, 2021: Toronto 97 vs. Indiana 94
- October 27, 2021: Toronto 118 vs. Indiana 100
- May 16, 2021: Indiana 125 vs. Toronto 113