The Indiana Pacers defeated the Toronto Raptors, 118-114, at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night.

The Pacers (33-40) came into the contest as unsurprising road underdogs, but they played like clear favorites during a first quarter from which they emerged with a 36-26 lead over the Raptors (35-38). Toronto managed to shave five points from its deficit during the middle periods, and although the hosts got as close as within two on multiple occasions in the fourth quarter, four late T.J. McConnell free throws helped seal the victory.

Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with a 25-point, 10-assist double-double that included two rebounds. Myles Turner furnished 16 points, seven boards, three assists and one block. Bennedict Mathurin supplied 15 points, two rebounds, one steal and one block. McConnell compiled 14 points, seven assists, one rebound, two steals and one block. Buddy Hield went for 13 points, six rebounds, three assists and one block.

Pascal Siakam paced the Raptors with a 31-point, 10-rebound double-double that included seven assists and one block. Fred VanVleet mustered a 28-point, 11-assist double-double that included two rebounds and two steals. Jakob Poeltl delivered 23 points, eight rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks. Chris Boucher registered 11 points, six rebounds, three blocks and one steal.

The Pacers remain on the road and visit the Boston Celtics on Friday night, while the Raptors remain home and host the Detroit Pistons on Friday night as well.