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Final score: Raptors 98 Indiana 87 Series tied 1-1.
Even though Lowry (18 pts.) didn't burn up the scoreboard, he played excellent defensively and covering Indiana's Paul George every chance he had.
DeRozan was benched in the fourth quarter and with good reason.
What was right about this game was coach Casey utilizing the Raptors bench strength -- Corey Joseph (16 pts.), Patrick Patterson(14 pts.), Byombo, et al -- and it helped the winning cause. The Raptors played aggressive, a more physical game than they displayed in the Game 1 loss.
Valenciunas, who had 23 pts., including 15 rebounds, was a big physical presence up front. The Pacers had plenty of problems figuring him out. There was no stopping Jonas. And there won't be for the rest of the series unless Indiana has plans. It won't be easy.
With the Raptors firing on all cylinders, so to speak, even with the Pacers paying more attention to Lowry & DeRozan, as long as it spells teamwork and smarts, they should keep on their winning pace. Hopefully, DeMar can get going again.
Game 2 certainly showed which team wanted it more.
Game 3 goes Thursday in Indiana.
Way to go, T.O.!
Source: Sportsnet, CBC sports
Even though Lowry (18 pts.) didn't burn up the scoreboard, he played excellent defensively and covering Indiana's Paul George every chance he had.
DeRozan was benched in the fourth quarter and with good reason.
What was right about this game was coach Casey utilizing the Raptors bench strength -- Corey Joseph (16 pts.), Patrick Patterson(14 pts.), Byombo, et al -- and it helped the winning cause. The Raptors played aggressive, a more physical game than they displayed in the Game 1 loss.
Valenciunas, who had 23 pts., including 15 rebounds, was a big physical presence up front. The Pacers had plenty of problems figuring him out. There was no stopping Jonas. And there won't be for the rest of the series unless Indiana has plans. It won't be easy.
With the Raptors firing on all cylinders, so to speak, even with the Pacers paying more attention to Lowry & DeRozan, as long as it spells teamwork and smarts, they should keep on their winning pace. Hopefully, DeMar can get going again.
Game 2 certainly showed which team wanted it more.
Game 3 goes Thursday in Indiana.
Way to go, T.O.!
Source: Sportsnet, CBC sports