Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors Set to Face Off in NBA Rivalry Showdown
Pacers Look to Extend Home Winning Streak
The Indiana Pacers will take on the Toronto Raptors at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday, March 15th, in a highly anticipated NBA Eastern Conference matchup. The Pacers are currently riding a four-game home winning streak and will look to extend their dominance in front of their home crowd.
Myles Turner, the Pacers' star center, has been a force on both ends of the court lately. He's averaging 17.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game during the Pacers' recent winning streak.
Raptors Aim to Bounce Back from Loss
The Raptors, on the other hand, are coming off a tough loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Toronto has been inconsistent this season, but they're still in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Pascal Siakam is the Raptors' leading scorer, averaging 25.1 points per game. He's also averaging 8.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game.
Key Matchups to Watch
Here are some key matchups to watch in the Pacers-Raptors game:
- Myles Turner vs. Pascal Siakam
- Tyrese Haliburton vs. Fred VanVleet
- Jalen Smith vs. OG Anunoby
The Pacers and Raptors are both evenly matched teams, so this game is sure to be a close one.
Prediction
The Pacers are the slight favorites to win this game, but the Raptors are capable of pulling off the upset. It should be a great matchup between two of the NBA's most exciting teams.