Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers (Image via Getty) The Toronto Raptors visit the Indiana Pacers on January 14, 2026, in a game shaped more by absences than star power. On the surface, the standings suggest a clear favorite. The injury report tells a different story.Both teams are short-handed. Several key decisions will come close to tip-off. The result may hinge on which group adjusts better and which role players handle added responsibility.
Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers Injury report (January 14, 2026)
Toronto Raptors are without RJ Barrett due to a left ankle sprain and Jakob Poeltl with a lower back strain. Those losses hit the wing rotation and the middle. Immanuel Quickley is questionable with back spasms, which matters for ball control and spacing. Garrett Temple is also questionable with back spasms, and Sandro Mamukelashvili is questionable because of illness. Ja’Kobe Walter (hip) and Chucky Hepburn (knee) remain out.Indiana Pacers’ list is longer at the top. Tyrese Haliburton is out with a right Achilles tendon tear. Bennedict Mathurin is sidelined by a right thumb sprain. Obi Toppin is out with a right foot stress fracture, and Isaiah Jackson remains in concussion protocol. That removes creation, scoring, and frontcourt depth.
Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers When and where to watch (January 14, 2026)
Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers’ regional broadcast carries the game in the U.S., while TSN has coverage in Canada. Fubo lists the game as a streaming option.
Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers Records and recent form
Toronto comes in at 24-17, staying competitive despite injuries. Indiana sits at 9-31, though one listing shows 8-31. The Pacers are on a three-game winning streak, highlighted by a 98-96 win over Boston. That recent stretch adds some uncertainty to this matchup.
Numbers and style
Toronto averages 114.2 points per game and allows 112.3. Their offensive rating is around 113.9 with a positive net rating. Indiana scores about 111.2 per game but allows 118.4. Their net rating reflects defensive problems, which are harder to cover without Haliburton.
What to watch tonight’s Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers (January 14, 2026)
Without Poeltl, Toronto must protect the rim by committee and rebound as a group. Scottie Barnes continues to run much of the offense while covering multiple roles on defense.Indiana leans on Pascal Siakam, who averages about 23.1 points per game and now carries more playmaking duties. With fewer transition chances, the Pacers are likely to slow the game and rely on half-court execution.Toronto has the edge if it stays steady. Indiana has a chance if its recent confidence holds and Siakam controls the game.