Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
121
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Indiana PacersPacers
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 35 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 121 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 43 | 31 | 25 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pacers edged the Raptors 127-121. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; shots just aren't falling for the Pacers lately.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.