Though the Toronto Raptors' All-Star guards were again far from lights-out shooting the ball, DeMar DeRozan's hot start and Kyle Lowry's strong finish put this first-round series back in their control.
Jonas Valanciunas controlling the interior has been more of a constant and so has better defense over the past two games, both of which have left the Indiana Pacers in danger of falling into a 3-1 deficit on their home floor Saturday.
DeRozan totaled 24 points through two games, hitting 10 for 37 from the field, after averaging 23.