Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors: Gradey Dick is out, final injury report, official starting lineups for April 9
The Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors will finish up their season series tonight with a battle in Toronto. The home team has won each of the first three meetings, meaning the Raptors currently lead the season series 2-1.
Between Pascal Siakam, Jordan Nwora, and Bruce Brown, many familiar faces will see each other tonight. Toronto is trying to cement their spot in the inverse standings while Indiana is close to securing a postseason berth, and every win helps.
Here are the official starting lineups and injury reports for the action.
Indiana Pacers injury report
The Pacers will be without Bennedict Mathurin (torn right labrum) tonight. Isaiah Wong and Oscar Tshiebwe are inactive as a part of their two-way contracts.
Indiana Pacers starting lineup
Guard: Tyrese Haliburton
Guard: Andrew Nembhard
Forward: Aaron Nesmith
Forward: Pascal Siakam
Center: Myles Turner
This lineup is now +53 in 385 minutes of action. They had a down stretch just after the All-Star break but look much better of late.
Toronto Raptors injury report
The Raptors listed Immanuel Quickley, Jontay Porter, Jakob Poeltl, D.J. Carton, Chris Boucher, and Scottie Barnes as out. Gradey Dick was listed as questionable and is also out. Mouhamadou Gueye is inactive.
Toronto Raptors starting lineup
Guard: Javon Freeman-Liberty
Guard: RJ Barrett
Forward: Gary Trent Jr.
Forward: Ochai Agbaji
Center: Kelly Olynyk
The game will begin in just about half an hour. For more on the upcoming action, click here.
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