One would think that the Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers are in the midst of a playoff series considering tonight is the third time (!) they’ll meeting in as many weeks. That’s obviously isn’t the case — but the two teams are still jockeying with each other for playoff position. That’s why tonight’s game matters.
The Raptors are fresh off the NBA All-Star break with a blowout win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. It was their eighth straight win at home and it put them up to 41-15 on the season, continuing their best start in franchise history through 56 games.