Brandon Ingram crashes with authority against the Pacers

ByNBAUSA



Brandon Ingram delivered another decisive performance on Wednesday night as Toronto Raptors capped off a 115–101 road victory over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Toronto saw had a 27-point lead cut to four late, but responded with composure and execution to go 3-0 against Indiana in the season series with one game remaining in February.

During Ingram’s 30-point performance, a powerful dunk in the third quarter stood out as the defining moment that helped keep the momentum on Toronto’s side. The play extended the Raptors’ lead to 77–62 with 7:17 left in the third quarter and reinforced his impact after returning from a thumb injury.

The Raptors took to their official X (formerly known as Twitter), sharing a powerful dunk from Ingram during the series in the third quarter.

“OH MY 🤯 INCOMING BI SLAM

VOTE THIS MAN INTO AN ALL-STAR NOW”

The Raptors continued to apply the pressure deep into the fourth quarter as Indiana tried to mount a comeback. After the Pacers cut the deficit to four, Toronto tied the game with disciplined half-court offense and timely defensive stops, re-establishing control down the stretch.

Ingram finished with 30 points, seven rebounds, four assists and one steal while logging 36 minutes. His ability to dictate the pace late opened up opportunities for teammates and limited the Pacers’ ability to sustain momentum.

The Raptors’ defensive activity also played a key role, forcing Indiana into tough possessions late and limiting second-chance opportunities as the game wore on. Toronto’s balance on both ends reflected that the team was getting comfortable on the road.

With Wednesday night’s win over the Pacers, Toronto moved to 25-17 on the season, closing the gap to just a half-game behind the third-seeded Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference, further cementing Ingram as a reliable player in the late game during a critical period of the season.





2026-01-15 02:20:00

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