NBA: Raptors set record with last-gasp win over Pacers

Toronto side are now unbeaten in 12 straight games, the longest winning run in their history

By Muhammed Enes Calli

ANKARA (AA) – The Toronto Raptors set a new franchise record with a 12th consecutive win on Wednesday night.

Serge Ibaka produced a season-high 30 points as the Raptors beat the Indiana Pacers 119-118 in a hard-fought game at the Scotiabank Arena.

Ibaka’s tally included a match-winning three-pointer in the dying seconds of the game.

Kyle Lowry was also influential for the Canadian side with 32 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, as was Pascal Siakam with 25 points and 9 rebounds.

For the Pacers, Malcolm Brogdon stood out with 24 points along with 6 rebounds and 6 assists.

The victory marked a new high for the Raptors as they are now unbeaten in 12 straight games -- the longest winning run in their history -- and sit second in the East Conference standings.

The Pacers are placed fifth with 31 wins and 20 losses.

- Jokic fires depleted Denver to Utah victory

The Denver Nuggets defied the odds for a remarkable 98-95 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Serbian Nikola Jokic led from the front to guide a depleted Nuggets team to victory at Utah’s home, the Vivint Smart Home Arena.

The Nuggets were without seven players -- four out with injuries and three more due to pending trades -- but Jokic made sure the shortage was not felt.

He was unstoppable on the night and posted a triple-double with 30 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Serb was ably assisted by Jamal Murray, who notched up 31 points with 4 assists.

For the Jazz, Mike Conley scored 21 points and picked up 8 rebounds.

The Nuggets are currently placed third in the Western Conference standings with a 36-16 win and loss record this season.

Utah have 32 wins and 18 losses and are currently fifth in the standings.

The full results of Wednesday’s NBA matches are as follows:

Detroit Pistons - Phoenix Suns: 116-108

Toronto Raptors - Indiana Pacers: 119-118

Boston Celtics - Orlando Magic: 116-100

Brooklyn Nets - Golden State Warriors: 129-88

Minnesota Timberwolves - Atlanta Hawks: 120-127

Oklahoma City Thunder - Cleveland Cavaliers: 109-103

Dallas Mavericks - Memphis Grizzles: 107-121

Utah Jazz - Denver Nuggets: 95-98