Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
133
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Indiana PacersPacers
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 34 | 31 | 30 | 38 | 133 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors took care of the Pacers 133-120. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.