Raptors Host Pacers, Looking For First Home Win
The Toronto Raptors play host to the Indiana Pacers at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday evening.

This marks the third game of a four-game home stand for the Raptors (1-3), where they have gone 0-2, so far. The Raptors have yet to win at home this season, with an 0-3 home record, and they are coming off a tough loss against the Bulls on Monday, where they missed a potential game-tying shot at the buzzer. The Raptors have been one of the lower-scoring teams in the league, as they are averaging 100.3 points per game, which is sixth fewest in the league, but they have reciprocated on the defensive end, holding opponents to an average of 98.8 points per game, which is also sixth fewest in the league. O.G. Anunoby is the Raptors' leading scorer, averaging 17.5 points per game, but they do a good job of sharing the load, as they have five players averaging double digits in scoring. Rookie, Scottie Barnes has been off to a great start to his NBA career, averaging 16.8 points and 8.5 rebounds, in 34 minutes per game. Pascal Siakam (shoulder) remains out.

Meanwhile, this marks the first game of a two-game road trip for the Pacers (1-3), who with an 0-2 road record so far, are still looking for their first road win. Domantas Sabonis is leading the team with averages of 24.8 points and 12.3 rebounds, in 40.5 minutes per game. Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 24.8 points, 7.5 assists and 7.5 rebounds, while rookie Chris Duarte has been off to a great start, averaging 19.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. The Pacers have not been able to contain their opponents' scoring, as they are giving up an average of 117.0 points per game, which is fifth most in the league. On the other hand, they are scoring an average of 116.8 points per game, which is also fifth most in the league. Caris LeVert (back) is listed as questionable for action, while T.J. Warren (foot) will remain sidelined.
Posted on: 10/26/2021 5:53 PM