Scottie Barnes delivered a career night, scoring 35 points to power the Toronto Raptors to a commanding 122-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.
The win extended Indiana’s road losing streak to seven games, while Toronto controlled the action from the opening tip.
Barnes, who shot an impressive 13-of-20 from the field, added nine assists and six rebounds in his standout performance. His previous career-high of 32 points was eclipsed in a game where the Raptors led by as many as 24 points in the third quarter.
A Dominant Raptors Offense
RJ Barrett provided a strong complementary performance with 29 points, while Jakob Poeltl recorded a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds. Ochai Agbaji chipped in 13 points, knocking down all three of his three-point attempts, including a clutch shot in the fourth quarter to help Toronto fend off a late Indiana rally.
Toronto capitalized on Indiana’s mistakes, scoring 12 points off eight Pacers turnovers in the first quarter alone. By the end of the game, Indiana had committed 21 turnovers, which the Raptors converted into 23 points.
Pacers Struggle on the Road
Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 30 points, showing flashes of brilliance despite his team’s struggles. Bennedict Mathurin contributed 17 points, while Myles Turner and Obi Toppin added 16 and 15 points, respectively.
However, the Pacers couldn’t overcome their turnover woes and continued their road struggles. They have not won an away game since defeating Dallas on November 4.
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Key Moments Define the Game
Toronto appeared to be cruising early, but Indiana mounted a fourth-quarter comeback, trimming the deficit to just two points. Agbaji responded with a timely three-pointer with under six minutes remaining, providing the Raptors with breathing room and stalling Indiana’s momentum.
Barnes’ leadership down the stretch, including several key assists, ensured Toronto maintained control to secure their fourth straight home victory.
Statistical Highlights
Barnes’ 35-point performance was the engine for Toronto’s offense, but the Raptors’ ability to force and capitalize on turnovers proved decisive. Toronto’s defense disrupted Indiana early and often, setting the tone for a fast-paced, turnover-heavy game.
Indiana’s Pascal Siakam, playing against his former team, fouled out after scoring 13 points on 4-of-13 shooting. Siakam’s frustration boiled over in the fourth quarter, where he was assessed a technical foul.
NBA Cup Fallout
Both teams exited the NBA Cup tournament without advancing from group play. Toronto finished 1-3 in group play for the second consecutive year, while Indiana went winless in the tournament, a sharp contrast to their 4-0 group stage record and runner-up finish last year.
Looking Ahead
The Pacers will look to snap their road skid on Wednesday as they visit Brooklyn, while the Raptors aim to build on their home success when they host Oklahoma City on Thursday.
For Toronto, Barnes’ breakout performance is a promising sign as the team looks to climb in the standings. Meanwhile, Indiana will need to regroup and address their turnover issues if they hope to reverse their recent fortunes.
