Who's Playing
Matchup: Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers
Records: Raptors (37-14), Pacers (31-20)
Where to Watch
Date: Friday, Feb. 7, 2020
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
TV: SN1 (Canada), FSIND and ESPN (USA)
Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Game Preview
The Raptors and Pacers meet again.
On Wednesday, the Raptors defeated the Pacers in Toronto to win their 12th consecutive game, setting a franchise record. It was a wild contest that went back-and-forth, ending with the Raptors going on an 11-0 run to close the game.
Serge Ibaka was the hero, as his 3-pointer over Domantas Sabonis with less than a minute left turned out to be the game-winner.
MORE: Takeaways from a record-setting win
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The Raptors will look to continue their streak on Friday, this time in Indiana, where the Pacers have been a tough opponent all season long. Whereas the Pacers are 13-13 on the road this season, they're 18-7 on their homecourt.
The Pacers will be hungry for a win as well. Not only did they let Wednesday's game slip through their fingers, they are currently riding a three-game losing streak, tied for their longest of the season. With a loss on Friday, the Pacers would have the same record as the 76ers in sixth place of the Eastern Conference standings.
MORE: Why a healthy Oladipo threatens Raptors
The Pacers might be short-handed against the Raptors, as both T.J. Warren and Victor Oladipo are questionable to play.
The Raptors won't be at full strength either, as Marc Gasol and Norman Powell continue to recover from injuries.
Injury Report
Pacers
- T.J. Warren (concussion) – Questionable
- Victor Oladipo (injury recovery) — Questionable
Raptors
- Marc Gasol (hamstring) – Out
- Dewan Hernandez (ankle) – Out
- Norman Powell (finger) – Out
Game Notes
- Victor Oladipo scored 13 points against the Raptors in Wednesday's loss. It's the first time he's scored in double figures since returning from injury.
- Domantas Sabonis showed why he's an All-Star in Wednesday's game, finishing with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. It was his third triple-double of the season.
- Serge Ibaka is averaging 18.9 points and 8.9 rebounds on 57.4 percent shooting from the field as a starter this season.
- Pacers guard T.J. McConnell was a college teammate of Raptors forwards Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Stanley Johnson at the University of Arizona.
- Raptors guard Matt Thomas and Pacers' two-way guard Naz Mitrou-Long (Mississauga, ON) were teammates at Iowa State University.
Last Time They Played
Date: Feb. 5, 2020
Score: Raptors 119, Pacers 118
Raptors: Kyle Lowry — 32 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 steals
Pacers: Malcolm Brogdon — 24 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds
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