Toronto Raptors (24-17, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (8-31, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ET
Bottom line: Indiana will face Toronto in an Eastern Conference matchup.
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The Pacers are 7-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana is 4-18 in games played with 10 points or more.
The Raptors have a 21-12 record against Eastern Conference opponents. The Toronto Raptors are fifth in the Eastern Conference, averaging 53.0 points per game and 11.3 points per game under Scott Barnes.
The Pacers are averaging 12.5 three-pointers per game this season, only 0.2 fewer than the Raptors, who are averaging 12.7 three-pointers per game. The Raptors are averaging 11.6 three-pointers per game this season, 0.2 more than the Pacers.
The two teams met for the third time this season. The Raptors won 97-95 in their final game on November 27th. Brandon Ingram led the Raptors with 26 points and TJ McConnell led the Pacers with 16 points.
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Top performer: Andrew Nembhard shot 44.5% from the field and averaged 17.6 points per game for the Pacers. Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.3 points over the past 10 games.
Barnes averaged 19.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game for the Raptors. Immanuel Quickley is averaging 18.5 points over the past 10 games.
Last 10 games: Pacers: 2 wins and 7 losses, averaging 115.8 points, 39.5 rebounds, 29.8 assists, 8.6 steals and 3.8 blocks per game, shooting 48.6% from the field. Their opponents average 120.5 points per game.
Raptors: 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 115.2 points, 44.9 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 8.6 steals, 4.9 blocks per game, and shooting 44.6% from the field. Their opponents average 114.5 points per game.
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Injuries: Pacers: Benedict Mathurin: out (thumb), Obi Toppin: out (foot), Isaiah Jackson: out (concussion), Tyrese Haliburton: out for the season (Achilles).
Raptors: Jakob Poeltl: out (back), Chucky Hepburn: out (knee), RJ Barrett: out (ankle), Jakobi Walter: out (hip).
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The Associated Press produced this report using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.