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Pacers' Haliburton Shines, But Raptors Take the Win at Scotiabank Arena

The Indiana Pacers faced off against the Toronto Raptors in a regular-season game at Scotiabank Arena, concluding with the Pacers at a 9-13 record and the Raptors improving to 7-15. Despite a strong effort, the Pacers fell short with a final score of 111-122.


TORONTO, CANADA - DECEMBER 3: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers plays defense during the game against the Toronto Raptors during the Emirates NBA Cup game on December 3, 2024 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pacers' Performance Highlights


The game was marked by standout performances from several Pacers players. Tyrese Haliburton led the team with an impressive 30 points, six assists, and four rebounds. His shooting accuracy was notable, making 62 percent of his field goals and hitting 44 percent from beyond the arc. Myles Turner also made significant contributions with 16 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks, showcasing his defensive capabilities alongside his scoring efficiency.


Obi Toppin added another layer of depth to the Pacers' offense with 15 points and nine rebounds off the bench. His performance was highlighted by a remarkable shooting accuracy of 60 percent from the field and hitting half of his attempts from three-point range.


TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 3: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles against Jonathan Mogbo #2 of the Toronto Raptors during the Emirates NBA Cup game at the Scotiabank Arena on December 3, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/Getty Images)

Raptors Secure Victory


On the opposing side, The Toronto Raptors demonstrated why they were formidable opponents on their home court. Their balanced attack was led by efficient shooting across all fronts—54 percent from field goals and an effective field goal percentage of 62 percent that proved too much for The Indiana defense to handle.


The Raptors capitalized on turnovers scoring 23 points off turnovers compared to The Pacers' efforts which resulted in only seventeen points gained in similar fashion. Additionally, Toronto's dominance in rebounding was evident as they outrebounded Indiana by fourteen boards overall.


TORONTO, CANADA - DECEMBER 3: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers warms up before the game against the Toronto Raptors during the Emirates NBA Cup game on December 3, 2024 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images)

Looking Ahead


The Indiana Pacers will look to bounce back when they visit Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 4th at 7:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on YES Network or FDSIN as The Pacers aim for redemption following this tough loss against The Toronto Raptors.


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