The Pacers have created a small sensation in the series by winning in Canada (90-100) in a very strong team comes Raptors which to establish its best record in the regular season. Paul George was able to get out of the box at the right time and his contribution to the scoring was very useful to his people in the last quarter. Indiana therefore leads 1-0 and Toronto must always prevail under penalty of having to go win twice in the hall of his opponent. In trouble shooting with only 38% of address, the Raptors must regain the trust may end up in big trouble but the Pacers rely much drive the nail.
TORONTO (AP) For Paul George, missing the playoffs after he was sidelined by injury most of last season was a painful experience.
Now healthy, he couldn't be happier about being back in the postseason.
George scored 33 points, Monta Ellis had 15 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 100-90 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Saturday.
DeMarre Carroll still has a limited playing time due to his knee and it will be difficult for Toronto to slow an excellent writer Paul George 33 points in Game 1.
The backcourt of Toronto is its great strength in the regular season but still relatively inexperienced in the playoffs. The 4/9 free throws by Kyle Lowry (he who turns to 81% on the season) in Game 1 is such a sign.
Both teams are in five meetings this season and Toronto has blown this handicap only once with a 111-98 victory in a game without much challenge.
Winning a series is also to renew and tactically Indiana has more weapons. Frank Vogel has the opportunity to use different players like Ellis and George scoring at or going to surprise less versatile Raptors.
The defensive intensity will be complete on both sides. Toronto gold had really suffered in Game 1 with 20 turnovers.
George missed all but six games last season after breaking his right leg while playing in a scrimmage with Team USA before the 2014 World Cup. Without their star for much of the season, Indiana slumped to a 38-44 finish and missed the playoffs for the first time in five years.
The battle looks tough in this very balanced series. Indiana has found the recipe to thwart Toronto who had already shown the limits last season at this stage of the competition. Behind Paul George Pacers have a good shot to play to take the second game.
TORONTO (AP) For Paul George, missing the playoffs after he was sidelined by injury most of last season was a painful experience.
Now healthy, he couldn't be happier about being back in the postseason.
George scored 33 points, Monta Ellis had 15 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 100-90 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Saturday.
DeMarre Carroll still has a limited playing time due to his knee and it will be difficult for Toronto to slow an excellent writer Paul George 33 points in Game 1.
The backcourt of Toronto is its great strength in the regular season but still relatively inexperienced in the playoffs. The 4/9 free throws by Kyle Lowry (he who turns to 81% on the season) in Game 1 is such a sign.
Both teams are in five meetings this season and Toronto has blown this handicap only once with a 111-98 victory in a game without much challenge.
Winning a series is also to renew and tactically Indiana has more weapons. Frank Vogel has the opportunity to use different players like Ellis and George scoring at or going to surprise less versatile Raptors.
The defensive intensity will be complete on both sides. Toronto gold had really suffered in Game 1 with 20 turnovers.
George missed all but six games last season after breaking his right leg while playing in a scrimmage with Team USA before the 2014 World Cup. Without their star for much of the season, Indiana slumped to a 38-44 finish and missed the playoffs for the first time in five years.
The battle looks tough in this very balanced series. Indiana has found the recipe to thwart Toronto who had already shown the limits last season at this stage of the competition. Behind Paul George Pacers have a good shot to play to take the second game.
