The Indiana Pacers defeated the Toronto Raptors, 127-125, at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night.

The Raptors (19-36) started off clicking on all cylinders offensively, leading to 71 first-half points. However, the Pacers (31-25) ensured they kept their deficit manageable, scoring 65 points of their own over the first two quarters. They then proceeded to knock all but two points from their deficit during the third quarter, setting up an intriguing final period. The final six minutes-plus were a nip-and-tuck affair, and it ultimately took Isaiah Jackson's two free throws and RJ Barrett's missed eight-footer with at the buzzer to preserve Indiana's two-point victory.

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 23 points, adding seven assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block. Tyrese Haliburton generated a 21-point, 12-assist double-double that included four rebounds and two steals. Jackson provided a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double that included one assist and four blocks. Obi Toppin matched Jackson's scoring and also recorded five rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Andrew Nembhard totaled 14 points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals. Doug McDermott netted 13 points.

Scottie Barnes paced the Raptors with a 29-point, 12-rebound double-double that included eight assists, one steal and one block. Barrett delivered 23 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block. Jakob Poeltl registered 19 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal. Immanuel Quickley compiled 14 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Bruce Brown recorded 12 points, three rebounds, three assists and one steal. Chris Boucher turned in 10 points, four rebounds, one steal and one block.

The Pacers return to action after the All-Star break on Feb. 22 with a home matchup against the Detroit Pistons, while the Raptors do the same against the Brooklyn Nets at home as well.