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The Toronto Raptors defeated the Indiana Pacers 129–111 on November 15 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with the visitors' balanced scoring attack and suffocating defense proving decisive. Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett each contributed 22 points for Toronto, while Pacers forward Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 30 points and reserve Andrew Nembhard added 22. The Raptors' offensive efficiency shone through a .552 field-goal percentage compared to Indiana's .425, and Toronto's ball movement generated 29 assists against the Pacers' 22. Toronto's third quarter proved pivotal, outscoring Indiana 39–32 to seize control; the Raptors also forced 13 steals and limited turnovers to just 12, while holding the Pacers to a 103.9 offensive rating. Despite Indiana's 15 three-pointers made, the Pacers' 15 turnovers and 117.8 defensive rating underscored their inability to contain Toronto's pace and spacing. The win strengthens Toronto's position in the Eastern Conference standings.
