Pascal Siakam Notches 26 in Indiana Pacers Rout
Raptors Star Continues Hot Start to Season
Pascal Siakam had a team-high 26 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Indiana Pacers 118-104 on Tuesday night in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers Host Toronto Raptors
The Raptors (3-2) have won three of their last four games, while the Pacers (2-3) have lost three straight.
Siakam Leads Raptors Offense
Siakam made 9 of 18 shots from the field, including 3 of 7 from beyond the arc.
He also had 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals.
OG Anunoby added 19 points for the Raptors, and Scottie Barnes had 18.
Pacers Struggle Offensively
The Pacers shot just 40.5% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range.
Buddy Hield led the Pacers with 22 points, and Bennedict Mathurin added 17.
The Pacers have now lost three straight games and are 0-3 at home this season.
Historic Day for Carter
Vince Carter, the former Raptors star, was honored before the game for his Hall of Fame induction.
Carter played for the Raptors from 1998 to 2004 and is the franchise's all-time leading scorer.
The Pacers will host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, while the Raptors will visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.