The Indiana Pacers are set to face the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Cup group stage on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST. This matchup highlights the discrepancy in performance between the two teams in the current NBA season.
Current Standings and Performance
The Toronto Raptors rank second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses. They have excelled against Eastern Conference teams, winning 12 out of 14 games. In contrast, the Indiana Pacers occupy the 14th spot with only 2 wins against 15 losses, struggling with a 1-7 record within the same conference.
Offensive and Defensive Statistics
- Raptors’ fast break points: 20.9 per game
- RJ Barrett leads the Raptors in fast break points with an average of 4.1
- Pacers’ allowed points: 122.8 per game
- Pacers are outscored by an average of 12.3 points per game
- Raptors’ shooting percentage: 50.2%
- Pacers’ shooting percentage: 41.5%
In their previous encounter earlier this season on November 16, the Raptors defeated the Pacers 129-111. Jakob Poeltl led the Raptors with 22 points, while Pascal Siakam contributed 30 points for Indiana.
Top Performers
- Immanuel Quickley (Raptors): 15.5 points per game, 4.8 rebounds
- Brandon Ingram (Raptors): 37.0 points and 7.0 rebounds over the last 10 games
- Isaiah Jackson (Pacers): 56.0% shooting, 7.9 points per game
- Jarace Walker (Pacers): 5.0 made 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games
Recent Game Trends
In their last 10 games, the Raptors have an impressive record of 9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 120.3 points and shooting 50.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.8 points per game.
Conversely, the Pacers are enduring a rough patch with a record of 1 win and 9 losses, averaging 108.8 points and shooting only 42.0% from the field. Their opponents have scored an average of 124.4 points per game during this stretch.
Injuries to Note
- Raptors: RJ Barrett is listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue.
- Pacers: Quenton Jackson (day-to-day, hamstring), Obi Toppin (out, foot), Johnny Furphy (day-to-day, ankle), Aaron Nesmith (out, knee), Kam Jones (out, back), Tyrese Haliburton (out for the season, Achilles).
The matchup on Wednesday is crucial for both teams as they navigate the NBA Cup group stages. With the Raptors performing at a high level, the Pacers are looking to improve their standing in the Eastern Conference.
