The Toronto Raptors have won a bunch of games lately using a mixture of consistent scoring led by DeMar DeRozan and strong defensive play. After a disturbance in the force on Wednesday night, that formula was back and effective once more. Toronto shrugged off yet another sluggish start to overhaul the Indiana Pacers, then keep them at bay in the concluding quarter.
What was pleasantly different in this game was the return of the Raptors’ distance shooting. Six different players drained at least one 3-ball to total 14, with DeMarre Carroll’s 4 of 8 leading the way.