The Toronto Raptors had a miserable game the last time they visited Indianapolis. A repeat of that effort is definitely not in order.
The Indiana Pacers have had a choppy season, but the schedule now favours them. With 10 of their final 15 games at home, they should be comfortably in the post-season picture, and likely to be a tough out. The bounce-back year of Paul George following a dreadful leg injury is the biggest single reason for the Pacers’ resurgence, but they are getting solid play from others.
Their starting lineup doesn’t scream “contender”. Monta Ellis can certainly pour in the buckets, but he’s a mediocre defender.