Fri Nov 22 03:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Raptors Snap Losing Streak with Dominant Victory Over Pacers

**Toronto, ON –** The Toronto Raptors ended a seven-game losing skid with a convincing 130-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Fueled by a season-high 39 points from RJ Barrett and a 30-point, 15-rebound double-double from Jakob Poeltl, the Raptors secured their third win of the season.

Barrett’s impressive performance included 13-of-21 shooting from the field, 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, and 9-of-12 from the free-throw line. He also contributed nine rebounds. All five Raptors starters reached double figures, with Gradey Dick adding 15 points.

Despite the win, the Raptors committed a concerning 23 turnovers, leading to 24 Pacers points.

For the Pacers, Benedict Mathurin led the charge with 28 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, while Pascal Siakam contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds against his former team. However, the Pacers’ struggles continued, marking their third loss in four games. Tyrese Haliburton had a relatively quiet game with 16 points on 5-of-18 shooting, while Myles Turner was absent due to a sore right calf.

The Raptors, who boast a 3-0 home record but remain winless on the road (0-8), will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. The Pacers will travel to Houston to face the Rockets on Wednesday.

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