NBA Roundup: Host Raptors Rout Pacers in Fire-Delayed Game

NBA Roundup: Host Raptors Rout Pacers in Fire-Delayed Game
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith (25) during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on March 26, 2022. Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Following the evacuation of the audience and a delay of more than an hour, the Toronto Raptors completed a 131–91 rout of the visiting Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

An issue with an arena speaker resulted in a small electrical fire beginning in the first quarter in the game at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto Fire Service officials called for the evacuation of the capacity crowd, and the teams left the court with 4:05 left in the second quarter and the Raptors leading 66–38.