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Raptors 98 – Indiana Pacers 87: slump buster

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Toronto grabbed an early lead and fended off several Indiana runs before icing the game with a Q4 burst.

First Half

The dismal play of the Toronto Raptors supposed stars continued unabated, like this was Quarters 5 and 6 of Game 1. DeMar DeRozan missed from everywhere, hitting two shots of 12, one of them a lay-up. Meanwhile Kyle Lowry attempted deeper and deeper 3-balls to no avail; his only basket was a driving lay-up.

Jonas Valanciunas led the offense, as Indiana seems to have little idea how to cover him. Ian Mahinmi is their centre, but offered minimal resistance.