Ingram’s Last-Gasp Jumper Downs Indiana and Secures Raptors’ Ninth Straight Win

Key Takeaways:

• Last night, Brandon Ingram sealed a 97-95 win for the Raptors with a 15-foot jumper with 0.6 seconds remaining
• The victory ensured Toronto finished 4-0 in the NBA Cup group stage and clinched a top-two seed with homecourt advantage in the quarterfinals
• Indiana suffered their third straight defeat, dropping to 2-16 overall and 0-3 in Cup play

Match Analysis

The Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to nine games on Wednesday night, defeating the Indiana Pacers 97-95 at home. Brandon Ingram provided the defining moment with a decisive 15-foot jumper with only 0.6 seconds left on the clock, propelling Toronto to another dramatic victory.

With this win, the Raptors secured a top-two seed for the NBA Cup quarterfinals, along with homecourt advantage, following Milwaukee’s loss to Miami also on Wednesday. Toronto also completed a flawless 4-0 record in the NBA Cup group stage and improved their overall mark to 14-5.

LET'S GOOOOOOOO 🗣️

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— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 27, 2025

Player Performance

Ingram was instrumental for the home side, recording a team-high 26 points combined with eight rebounds. Scottie Barnes also had a strong showing, putting up 24 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Immanuel Quickley added 15 points to bolster the Raptors’ offense.

On the opposing side, TJ McConnell led the way for Indiana, scoring 16 points. However, the Pacers, plagued by injuries, suffered their third consecutive loss and plummeted to a 2-16 record. Indiana remains winless in NBA Cup competition at 0-3.

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Upcoming Fixtures

• The Indiana Pacers will host Washington on Friday night
• The Toronto Raptors will visit Charlotte on Saturday night