The Toronto Raptors will aim to make it three straight Monday nights when they travel to Indianapolis to face Pascal Siakam and the Pacers at 7 p.m. ET.
WHERE TO WATCH:
TSN and TSN 1050 will broadcast the game in Toronto. Bally Sports, 93.5 The FAN will broadcast for Indiana.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
The Raptors have jumped into the playoff picture after defeating the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks. It will be far more difficult to beat the Pacers, but Toronto will need to pull off some upsets if they want to make the playoffs. Indiana has been one of the league’s greatest offences this season, and Toronto will likely have its hands hard with Tyrese Haliburton and Siakam. Immanuel Quickley has recently improved his defensive game, but the Raptors will need his help slowing down Haliburton. Regardless of Toronto’s play-in expectations, the organization’s current priority is to continue to grow for the future. If Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, and Toronto’s youthful core around Scottie Barnes can compete, the Raptors shouldn’t have too many concerns.
Injury Reports
Toronto will be at full strength with RJ Barrett back and ready to play. The Pacers will play the second night of a back-to-back and have yet to release their injury report. However, Aaron Nesmith did not play in Sunday’s game.
Game Odds
The Pacers are -6.5 point favourites, with an expected win probability of 70.6%. The total for the game is 224.5.
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