Jan 23, 2021 | 02:21
Game Preview: Pacers vs Raptors Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Game Time Notice
Please note that start time for Sunday s game has been changed from the original schedule and will now tip off at 1:00 PM ET.
Matchup
After Pacers fans witnessed the swearing-in of Malcolm Brogdon as Bankers Life Fieldhouse s new president, Indiana (9-6) gears up to take on the Toronto Raptors (6-9) in a matinee bout. This will be the first of a back-to-back series against the Raptors.
Toronto will be on the road in Indianapolis. But technically speaking, the squad has not played a home game all season. Because of Canada s strict COVID-19 regulations, they have been playing at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, home of the National Hockey League s Tampa Bay Lightning. After a rocky 1-6 start, the Raptors appeared to have settled into their unique situation and have won four of their past five outings. This includes a
The Miami Heat are expected to make some aggressive moves before the 2021 trade deadline. They may have successfully brought back most of the players who helped them reach the NBA Finals last year, but as their rivals in the Eastern Conference grow stronger, they should prioritize surrounding Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo with additional star power. One of the most realistic trade targets for Miami is veteran shooting guard Victor Oladipo of the Houston Rockets.
Trading for Oladipo comes with a huge risk. Aside from his injury history, he s also on the final year of his contract and could turn out to be just a one-year rental for Miami. However, Zach Buckley of