On the road, without Kawhi Leonard, on the second night of a road back-to-back, it’s easy to mark this game as a schedule loss. However, if they played up to their normal standard, the Toronto Raptors could have won this game.
A poor performance on the glass, the inability to hit a shot, and late game defensive breakdowns cost the Raptors a big game in terms of the standings. A couple of minor changes, particularly early on, and Toronto would be leading the series 3-0.
The Indiana Pacers took control from the opening tip, and their lead reached its peak midway through the third, at 15.