With 4 minutes and 5 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Toronto Raptors versus the Indiana Pacers game, officials made the executive decision to suspend the match and evacuate the area. The unexpected inconvenience was later found out to be because an overused speaker was seen with flames coming from both ends. Occurring on Saturday, March 26, 2022, firefighters quickly arrived on the scene to ensure that there was no serious damage to any parts of the arena or any of the fans and players in attendance.
Both teams later resumed the second quarter at the Scotiabank Arena in the heart of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in which the Raptors came out with an extensive 131-91 victory at the conclusion of the fourth quarter. Pascal Siakam transparently did the most on the floor for his squad by obtaining a total of 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists over the course of a hard-fought 31 minutes of action. Guard Scottie Barnes also made sure to be a familiar face throughout the night by aiding in his team’s win with his much-needed 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.
With this win, the Raptors now hold an updated 42-32 record for the 2021-2022 NBA season, as they head into their next match against the Boston Celtics this upcoming Monday, March 28. Toronto is currently riding on a two-game win streak that initially began with the Cleveland Cavaliers: The Toronto Raptors presently sit as the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference.