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NBA Playoffs: Raptors vs. Pacers Game 4 recap, full highlights

By Charles Rahrig V

Apr 23, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) lays the ball in against Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first quarter in game four of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) lays the ball in against Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first quarter in game four of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Indiana Pacers defeated the Toronto Raptors at home in Game 4 to even their series at two games apiece.

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Saturdays have been good to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors. For the second Saturday in a row, the Pacers brought the fight to the Raptors on both ends of the floor, after it looked like the Raptors were going to run away with the series with their big performances in Game 2 and Game 3 of the series.

Much like Game 1, the All-Star back court of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry struggled massively. Neither individual could find their shot on Saturday. Part of it can be credited to the hustle of the Pacers’ defense. Every time the Raptors’ guards would try to slash to the hoop, the Pacers would be there to either block them or send them to the line.

No easy hoops were to be had in this one. It was also an emotional day on the court. As these the series continued to wane on, both of these teams began to get a little chippy with each other. At one point, Jonas Valanciunas and Paul George got a little physical, which sent DeMarre Carroll off and they had to be separated.

While the Raptors struggled to score, George Hill and Ian Mahinmi led the way for the Pacers. With Paul George having carried the load in the first three games, getting key contributions from their point guard and center was a nice change of pace.

The Pacers would continue to hustle in the fourth quarter and they would pull away with the big win to tie the series at 2-2. The two teams will now meet in a pivotal Game 5 in Toronto on Tuesday night.

Full Highlights

Three Stars

3. Paul George

George didn’t lead the team in scoring, but he was the leader on the floor and mixing it up with the other team on Saturday. His fighting spirit energized the Pacers.

2. George Hill

Hill had been on the receiving end of criticism for his play in Game 2 and Game 3. On Saturday, he silenced the critics with terrific shooting and 22 points.

1. Ian Mahinmi

Mahinmi was a force down low for the Pacers. He finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds in a big effort.

Betting Odds

Toronto came into the game as a one-point favorite. With the big loss, the Raptors failed to cover the spread.

What’s Next?

The two teams will meet in Toronto for Game 5 on Tuesday.

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