INDIANAPOLIS — DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 16 points and 17 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors rallied late to get past the Indiana Pacers 106-99 on Thursday night for their 10th straight victory.
BOX SCORE: RAPTORS 106, PACERS 99
The Raptors need one more win to tie the franchise's longest winning streak. They haven't lost since Feb. 23 and broke a tie with the 2016-17 squad for longest road winning streak, which is now at eight.
Westbrook's 20th triple-double leads Thunder past Kings
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 106-101 on Monday night. Westbrook had 10 rebounds and 11 assists in the 99th triple-double of his career. BOX SCORE: THUNDER 106, KINGS 101Paul George and Carmelo Anthony each scored 21 points for the Thunder, who moved into fourth place in the Western Conference standings.Thunder center Steven Adams left the game in the third quarter with a left hip contusion and did not return. Just two days earlier against San Antonio, he hurt his left ankle in the third quarter and did not return.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Toronto's DeMar DeRozan figured out how to beat Indiana at its own game.
Here are takeaways from the latest Raptors win : When there’s a will… There have been prettier games, more impressive performances, and far easier outings for the Raptors but Thursday’s win over the Pacers was as encouraging a Raptors use late charge to beat Pacers for 10 th straight win .
But it sure wasn't easy on a night Darron Collison scored 22 points and Al Jefferson had a season-high 20 for Indiana.
The Pacers took the lead late in the first quarter and didn't trail again until midway through the fourth.
Toronto finally seized control when C.J. Miles made three 3-pointers during a 12-3 spurt that turned an 85-81 deficit into a 93-88 lead with 5:21 to play. The Raptors never trailed again and led by as much as eight twice in the final eight minutes.
Indiana got within 102-99 in the final minute, but the Raptors closed it out when DeRozan stole an inbounds pass and scored on a breakaway dunk with 10.5 seconds left.
TIP-INS
Raptors: Ended a two-game losing streak in Indy. ... Toronto is now 2-1 against the Pacers this season. Only two teams — Golden State and Washington — have beaten the Raptors twice this season. ... Toronto has topped the 100-point mark in 21 consecutive games, breaking the franchise record set in 2009-10. ... The Raptors need one more road win to match the franchise's single-season record (24). ... Valanciunas has scored in double figures in a season-best nine straight games. ... Serge Ibaka had 13 points and 11 rebounds.
James' triple-double leads Cavaliers past lowly Suns
PHOENIX — LeBron James earned his 69th career triple-double, and 14th this season, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a wire-to-wire 129-107 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. James, averaging a triple-double over his last 15 games, had 28 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his second triple-double in 10 days.BOX SCORE: CAVALIERS 129, SUNS 107Kyle Korver added 22 points on 6-of-7 shooting — making 5 of 6 3s — for the Cavaliers, who bounced back from a couple of losses in Los Angeles to the Clippers and Lakers with a dominating victory. Jordan Clarkson scored 23 for the Cavs, including 6 of 10 3s.T.J.
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Former Pacers starter C.J. Miles made three 3-pointers in Toronto's decisive stretch after the Raptors trailed most of the game. The Pacers couldn't get closer than three again and DeRozan sealed it when he stole an inbounds pass and scored on a breakaway dunk with 10.5 seconds remaining.
Pacers: Victor Oladipo scored 18 points and had three steals, extending his streak of consecutive games with at least one steal to 52. ... Domantas Sabonis missed the game with a sprained left ankle and Myles Turner missed the end of the first half after spraining his left ankle. Sabonis has already been ruled out of Saturday's game. Turner returned in the second half. ... Indiana had a moment of silence before the game for New Orleans Pelicans owner Tom Benson, who died earlier Thursday. ... Indiana was outrebounded 58-35.
UP NEXT
Raptors: Host Dallas on Friday after a three-game road trip.
Pacers: Visit Washington on Saturday.
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Step aside bruh!
Markieff Morris of the Wizards drives to the basket past Marcus Morris of the Celtics during a game on March 14 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wizards won 123-119 in overtime.
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The Toronto Raptors were down double-digits with less than 3 minutes to go in the game against the Indiana Pacers who were on fire. The Pacers knocked down
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Unbeatable Dunk
The Magic's Khem Birch makes an uncontested dunk against the Bucks during a game on March 14 in Orlando, Florida. The Magics won 126-117.
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Clever like a Fox
The Kings’ De'Aaron Fox drives against the Heat’s Goran Dragic during a game on March 14 in Sacramento, California. The Kings won 123-119 in overtime.
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Raptors used another late charge to pull away from Indiana 115-106 on Friday night for their 13th consecutive Lately, the Raptors seem to have had all the answers. They've won without Marc Gasol and And yet, the Raptors still managed to beat the Pacers for the second time in three days, win
Raptors used another late charge to pull away from Indiana 115-106 on Friday night for their 13th And yet, the Raptors still managed to beat the Pacers for the second time in three days, win their first Instead, Serge Ibaka scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help the Raptors keep their But when Lowry left with 2:42 to go, the Pacers closed out the quarter with five straight points
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Pope's defense
The Warriors' Kevin Durant is defended by the Lakers' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during a game on March 14 in Oakland, California. The Warriors won 117-106.
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Marching on
LeBron James, 23, of the Cavaliers handles the ball against the Suns on March 13 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Cavaliers won 129-107.
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100 up
The Thunder guard Russell Westbrook shoots a reverse layup as the Hawks forward John Collins, 20, defends on March 13 in Atlanta. The Thunder won 119-107.
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Rebound reaction
The Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns grabs a rebound in front of the Wizards center Marcin Gortat on March 13 in Washington. The Timberwolves won 116-111.
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Aiming High
Jonas Valanciunas, 17, of the Raptors goes to the basket against the Nets on March 13 in Brooklyn, New York. The Raptors won 116-102.
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Out of my way
Harrison Barnes, 40, of the Mavericks handles the ball against the Knicks on March 13 in New York City, New York. The Mavericks won 110-97.
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Heading for Layup
Myles Turner, 33, of the Pacers goes up for the layup against the 76ers on March 13 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pacers won 101-98.
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Tip-off
The Pistons and the Jazz tip-off on March 13 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Jazz won 110-79.
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In the basket
LaMarcus Aldridge, 12, of the Spurs drives to the basket against the Magic on March 13 in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs won 108-72.
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To the hoop
Julius Randle, 30, of the Lakers shoots the ball during the game against the Nuggets on March 13 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 112-103.
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In the air
Kemba Walker, 15, of the Hornets goes to the basket against the Pelicans on March 13 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Pelicans won 119-115.
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Block
The Bulls guard Denzel Valentine, right, looks to pass against the Clippers forward Sindarius Thornwell, 0, and DeAndre Jordan on March 13 in Chicago. The Clippers won 112-106.
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The Eeal Deal
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard scores a basket against Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) on March 12, in Portland, OR. The Trail Blazers won 115-99.
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99 and Counting
The Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket between the Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) and guard De'Aaron Fox (5) on March 12, in Oklahoma City, OK. The Thunder won 106-101.
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New Recruit
Brandon Jennings (11) of the Bucks shoots the ball against the Grizzlies on March 12, in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bucks won 121-103.
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The Rocketeer
James Harden (13) of the Rockets goes to the basket against the Spurs on March 12, in Houston, Texas. The Rockets won 109-93.
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Embiid soars to the net
Joel Embiid, 21, of the 76ers shoots the ball against the Nets on March 11 in Brooklyn, New York. The 76ers won 120-97.
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Catch me if you can
Norman Powell, 24, of the Raptors handles the ball against the Knicks on March 11 in New York, NY. The Raptors won 132-106.
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Rising Jazz
Rudy Gobert, 27, of the Jazz dunks the ball against the Pelicans on March 11 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Jazz won 116-99.
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Handling the ball
Victor Oladipo, 4, of the Pacers handles the ball against the Celtics on March 11 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Pacers won 116-99.
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Determined
Gary Harris, 14, of the Nuggets dunks against the Kings on March 11 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets won 130-104.
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To the basket
Julius Randle, 30, of the Lakers drives to the basket while being guarded by John Holland 10 of the Cavaliers on March 11 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 127-113.
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Foul!
The Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, 32, gets fouled as he shoots the ball from the Warriors center Zaza Pachulia, 27, on March 11 in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 109-103.
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Coming to the party
Zach LaVine, 8, of the Bulls shoots a layup against the Hawks on March 11 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Bulls won 129-122.
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Stay away
The Rockets guard Eric Gordon, 10, drives to the basket past the Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell, 11, on March 11 in Dallas, Texas. The Rockets won 105-82.
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In the air
Montrezl Harrell, 5, of the Clippers goes to the basket against the Magic on March 10 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 113-105.
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Slam dunk
The Heat's James Johnson dunks over the Wizards' Marcin Gortat, 13, and Markieff Morris, 5, on March 10 in Miami. The Heat won 129-102.
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Injured
The Mavericks' Salah Mejri reacts after suffering an injury to his right leg on March 10, 2018, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 114-80.
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Not today
Dwight Howard, 12, of the Hornets works for position against the Suns on March 10 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Hornets won 122-112.
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No escape
The Mavericks forward Doug McDermott, 20, battles the Grizzlies forward Deyonta Davis, 21, and Ben McLemore, 23, for space on March 10 in Dallas. The Mavericks won 114-80.
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Miller attends Sessions
Wizards guard Ramon Sessions blocks Pelicans forward Darius Miller (21) as he drives to the basket in New Orleans on March 9. Washington won 116-97.
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King goes for the ring
Cavaliers forward LeBron James attempts a shot against the Clippers on March 9 in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 116-102.
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Randle loses the handle
Julius Randle of the Lakers loses handle of the ball against the Nuggets on March 9 in Denver, Colorado. Denver won 125-116.
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TrailBlazer
Damian Lillard of the Trail Blazers shoots the ball against the Warriors on March 9 in Portland, Oregon. Portland won 125-108.
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War cry
Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) battles with Rockets center Clint Capela (15) and guard Chris Paul (3) for the ball on March 9 in Toronto. Toronto won 108-105.
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Utah Favors Jazz
Jazz forward Derrick Favors shoots against the Grizzlies on March 9 in Memphis, Tenn. Utah won 95-78.
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Carter to the right
Kings guard Vince Carter blocks a shot against Magic forward Wesley Iwundu (25) on March 9 in Sacramento, Calif. The Kings won 94-88.
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I see it coming!
Jonas Valanciunas of the Raptors battles for a rebound with James Harden and Clint Capela of the Rockets on March 9 in Toronto, Canada.
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Trying to put him down
Pacers center Domantas Sabonis is fouled by Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) in Indianapolis on March 9. Indiana won 112-87.
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You can't stop me
Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is fouled by Knicks center Kyle O'Quinn (9) while driving for the basket on March 9 in Milwaukee, WI. The Bucks won 120-112.
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Looking to pass
Blake Griffin of the Pistons looks to make a pass against the Bulls on March 9 in Detroit, Michigan. The Pistons won 99-83.
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Slam Dunk
Kevin Durant, 35, of the Warriors dunks against the Spurs on March 8 in Oakland, California. The Warriors won 110-107.
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Injured
The Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talks to Stephen Curry after an injury against the Spurs on March 8 in Oakland, CA.
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Flying Dunk
Hassan Whiteside, 21, of the Heat dunks against the 76ers on March 8 in Miami, Florida. The Heat won 108-99.
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Swag
The Nets' Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, 24, passes the ball as the Hornets' Kemba Walker, 15, defends on March 8 in Charlotte, N.C. The Nets won 125-111.
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Hands in the air
Russell Westbrook, 0, of the Thunder shoots the ball against the Suns on March 8 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Thunder won 115-87.
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Stretched
Al Horford, 42, of the Celtics shoots the ball against the Timberwolves on March 8 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Celtics won 117-109.
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This is Mine
The Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, left, tries to block a pass for the Cavaliers forward LeBron James on, March 7 in Denver. The Cavaliers won 113-108.
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Man Down
The Pelicans forward Anthony Davis grabs his ankle after going down against the Kings, on March 7, in Sacramento, Calif. Davis left the court and didn't return to the game as the Pelicans went on to win 114-101.
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Unstoppable Force Meets an Immovable Object
The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo tries to drive past the Rockets' James Harden on March 7, in Milwaukee. The Rockets won 110-99.
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Superman
The Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles defended by the Pistons forward Eric Moreland (24) on March 7, in Detroit, MI. DeRozan scored 42, the Raptors won 121-119.
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Up in the Air
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Jazz reaches for the ball against the Pacers on March 7, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Jazz won 104-84.
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Slam dunk
Lauri Markkanen (24) of the Bulls dunks the ball against the Grizzlies on March 7, in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won 119-110.
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Breaking through
Stephen Curry of the Warriors handles the ball against the Nets on March 6 in Oakland, California. The Warriors won 114-101.
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In pain
Anthony Davis of the Pelicans holds his hip in pain after hurting it before the end of the first half game against the Clippers on March 6 in Los Angeles. The Pelicans won 121-116.
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Triple-double!
Ben Simmons of the 76ers goes to the basket against Dwight Howard of the Hornets on March 6 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 76ers won 128-114.
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Hard to defend Harden!
James Harden of the Rockets handles the ball against the Thunder on March 6 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Rockets won 122-112.
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The tops in action
DeMar DeRozan of the Raptors passes the ball, as Dewayne Dedmon of the Hawks defends, on March 6 in Toronto, Canada. The Raptors won 106-90.
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In sync
Nuggets guard Gary Harris shoots as Mavericks forward, Doug McDermott (20) and center Nerlens Noel (3) defend on March 6 in Dallas. The Mavericks won 118-107.
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Foul!
Taurean Prince of the Hawks is fouled by Pascal Siakam of the Raptors on March 6 in Toronto, Canada.
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Epic move!
Heat guard Dwyane Wade shoots with the Wizards forward, Markieff Morris (5) and Bradley Beal (3) on March 6 in Washington. The Wizards won 117-113.
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Driving high
Trail Blazers guard, Damian Lillard, drives to the basket as Knicks center, Enes Kanter, defends on March 6 in Portland. The Blazers won 111-87.
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Dame Time
Damian Lillard of the Trail Blazers goes to the basket against the Lakers on March 5 in Los Angeles. Portland won 108-103.
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Arguement
Grizzlies center Marc Gasol argues that he was fouled as he scored at the buzzer against the Spurs on March 5 in San Antonio. The Spurs won 100-98.
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Like a boss
Jazz center Rudy Gobert dunks against the Magic on March 5 in Salt Lake City. Utah won 94-80.
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Bojan Bogdanovic
Pacers forward Bojan Bogdanovic, left, is brought to the ground by Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe following a jump ball on March 5. Indiana won 92-89.
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Pistons can't fire
The Cavaliers' LeBron James loses control of the ball under pressure from the Pistons' Reggie Bullock on March 5 in Cleveland. The Cavs' won 112-90.
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Foul play
The Heat's Hassan Whiteside (21) is fouled by the Suns' TJ Warren (12) on March 5 in Miami. Miami won 125-103.
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Brown sees red
Jaylen Brown of the Celtics goes to the basket against the Bulls on March 5 in Chicago, Illinois. Boston won 105-89.
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Against all odds
Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) is fouled while shooting by Grizzlies point guard Kobi Simmons (2) on March 5 in San Antonio.
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Above the crowd
DeMar DeRozan of the Raptors puts up a three-pointer while being guarded by Frank Kaminsky III of the Hornets on Mar. 4 in Toronto. The Raptors won 103-98.
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Streaking through
The Pacers' Victor Oladipo drives between Otto Porter Jr. of the Wizards and Markieff Morris on Mar. 4 in Washington. The Pacers won 98-95.