The Toronto Raptors kept the party going last night at home, taking down the Indiana Pacers and stretching this incredible run to nine straight wins. Yes, nine! I am still shaking my head and smiling because this team looked locked in from the opening tip right through to the final buzzer.
The building felt alive again. It has been a long time since Scotiabank Arena carried that old electric feeling where every possession feels like it belongs to a team that is actually going somewhere. And honestly, they earned every moment of that crowd energy.
A Full Team Push
Once again, the scoring load was spread out, which has quietly been one of the biggest reasons this streak has kept rolling. Scottie Barnes played with confidence again and made the right decisions all night. RJ Barrett attacked the rim with purpose and gave the Pacers trouble every time he put the ball on the floor. Immanuel Quickley gave the Raptors that spark in key stretches when Indiana looked like they might climb back into it.
On the Pacers side, Tyrese Haliburton did everything he could to keep them in the game, and Myles Turner made some tough buckets inside, but it just was not enough to overcome the wave of momentum Toronto brought.
It really felt like a team that knew exactly who they were and what they wanted to do.
A Scary Moment With Gradey Dick
The only downside of the night was the hard fall by Gradey Dick after taking contact under the basket. He hit his head on the floor and left the game, which definitely scared everyone for a moment. The early word is that he was evaluated after the game and is expected to be monitored closely. Nothing official yet, but the sense is that the team is being cautious. Hopefully, he will be alright because he has been growing steadily as part of this rotation.
Second in the East and Rising
Let that sink in for a second. Second in the East! After the shaky start that had all of us wondering what direction this season might head in, the Raptors suddenly look composed, confident, and genuinely fun. Everything feels connected. The ball is moving, players are trusting each other, and for the first time in a while, this team is giving fans something real to hold onto.
What’s Next?
Up next is another big test as the Raptors look to push this streak into double digits. At this point, nothing feels impossible for this group. The chemistry is growing, the young core is stepping up, and the veterans are sliding perfectly into their roles.
If they can keep playing with this much energy and discipline, this run might be something we look back on as the moment the season truly flipped.
And as a long time fan, I cannot lie. It feels really good to be this excited about Raptors basketball again.
Their record now sits at 14-5, and momentum feels real. The buzz around this season isn’t just optimism anymore, and there’s valid reason(s) to believe.
👏 Let’s Go Raptors 👏
