The Toronto Raptors defeated the Indiana Pacers, 116 - 91, at Air Canada Center on Sunday. In this potential playoff preview, Toronto showed just how good they can be in their home building. It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Raptors, as they led for the final 42 minutes. In addition, Toronto held a double - digit lead for the entirety of the second half. Shooting was decisive, with the Raptors hitting 49 percent from the field and 44 percent from three - point range. The Pacers shot just 41 percent from the field and 26 percent from long range. Rebounding was a glaring difference as well, with Toronto winning that battle, 51 - 33. The Pacers (35 - 34) have now traded off wins and losses across their last 13 games, as they continue their pursuit for mediocrity. Paul George led the way for Indiana, as he tallied 18 points, four rebounds and two assists. Thaddeus Young finished with 16 points and four rebounds on 7 - of - 9 shooting. Jeff Teague accrued 16 points and seven assists. Monta Ellis was the only other Pacer in double figures, as he provided 10 points and three assists off the bench. On deck for the Pacers is a home matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday. The Raptors (41 - 29) have been struggling without Kyle Lowry, but this was a huge win over a conference rival. DeMar DeRozan was the player of the game, as he accumulated 22 points, three rebounds and four assists. Serge Ibaka totaled 16 points and five rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas recorded a double - double, amassing 11 points and 13 rebounds. Cory Joseph started for Lowry and collected 11 points, four rebounds and nine assists. Norman Powell and Jakob Poeltl each scored in double figures off the bench. Toronto will look to build off this win on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls.
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