Scottie Barnes delivered an all-around performance with 25 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Toronto Raptors to a convincing 122-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.
Barnes shot 12 of 20 from the field and also contributed six assists, four blocks, and two steals in just 33 minutes of action. With this win, the Raptors notched their second straight victory and improved to 32-22 on the season—10 games above the .500 mark.
Team Contributions
RJ Barrett provided solid support with 20 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Sandro Mamukelashvili chipped in 17 points, while recent trade acquisition Trayce Jackson-Davis made an immediate impact in his Toronto debut, recording a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds in only 15 minutes on the floor.
Pacers’ Struggles Continue
Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 18 points. Jay Huff added 15, and rookie Jarace Walker contributed 13. The Pacers, still plagued by injuries and sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, have now dropped four straight games and are 13-40.
The injury bug hit both teams during the game. Raptors rookie center Collin Murray-Boyles exited in the first quarter after spraining his left thumb and did not return. He had two points in eight minutes. For Indiana, swingman Johnny Furphy was ruled out in the third quarter after a hard fall left him with right leg soreness.
Key Highlights
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Barnes’ Dominance: 25 PTS, 14 REB, 6 AST, 4 BLK
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Raptors’ Rising Momentum: Now 32-22 on the season
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Debut Impact: Jackson-Davis posts a double-double in just 15 minutes
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Pacers’ Plunge: Fourth consecutive loss and remain last in the East
What’s Next
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Pacers: Travel to face the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
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Raptors: Host the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday evening.
