Toronto's Pace Too Quick for Indiana

Last night, the Toronto Raptors hosted the Indiana Pacers at the Air Canada Centre. Andrea Bargnani returned to play after being out vs Utah with the flu. Needless to say, Andrea was still feeling the effects of the flu and this reflected in his game: going only 1-13 from the floor and finishing with 8 points in approximately 30 minutes. Toronto did get some help though, in the form of Leandro Barbosa, who went off for 29 points, shooting an impressive 12-21 from the floor, including 2-4 from the 3-point line. He also collected 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. He did all of this OFF THE BENCH and all in 26 minutes of play. Other Toronto heroes were: James Johnson (13 points on 6-6 shooting, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal in 25 minutes), Reggie Evans (16 rebounds in 26 minutes), DeMar DeRozan (16 points in 30 minutes), Ed Davis (12 points on 5-6 shooting, 13 rebounds & 2 assists in 34 minutes), and Jose Calderon (13 points on 5-10 shooting and 8 assists in 30 minutes). The final score was 108-98 for the Raptors who won their 18th victory of the season. Here are the stats of the game. In the game, Toronto was up early and stretched their lead to 15 points with about 7 minutes left in th 4th quarter. Indiana however, did put up a 12-3 run with approximately 4 minutes left. Toronto responded and bumped it back up to 10, but Indiana fought back with a Danny Granger tip-in and two clutch Darren Collison free throws to make it a 2-point game with about a minute left. Barbosa then misssed a key layup, but Andrea Bargnani grabbed the offensive rebound and Jose Calderon made the layup to give T.O. the win.

Now for a few more stats:
- Toronto outrebounded Indiana by 12.
- game marks 5th straight win at Air Canada Centre over Pacers
- Raptors hit 3-5 3-pointers in 4th quarter
- (next stat says "Jazz" when "Pacers" should be there): Indiana - 4-7 3-pointers in 4th quarter
- is 4th straight game for Ed Davis with 12 points
Here's the recap.

Well, that's about it. I should review a Knights game before their season ends, and tonight's game seems like a great one. London is in a tailspin right now in the Ontario Hockey League, going from 6th in the West to 8th. They play at Owen Sound vs the Attack at 7:30 PM. It'll most likely be the last recap from me about the Knights unless the team makes the playoffs, as I have to get ready for the Toronto Blue Jays and also see the Raptors finish up. However, if the Knights DO make the playoffs, then there will be some more recaps from me. Until then, take care!