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Indiana 108, Toronto 84

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Brad Miller scored 23 points to lead six players in double figures and Jermaine O'Neal had 15 and 16 rebounds Saturday night as the Indiana Pacers dominated the second half en route to a 108-84 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Toronto is playing without injured starters Vince Carter, Antonio Davis and Lamond Murray. Despite the absence of two of their best offensive weapons and biggest inside presence, the Raptors had a 57-44 halftime lead before enduring the worst half in franchise history.

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Toronto felt the loss of Carter and Murray in the second half, scoring a franchise-low 27 points on just 28 percent shooting. The Raptors also had no one fill Davis' shoes and were outrebounded, 29-10, in the final 24 minutes.

Miller scored 12 points and Erick Strickland scored all 12 of his after halftime as Indiana scored 64 points in the second half.

Ron Artest scored 17 points, Al Harrington added 14 and Jamaal Tinsley 13 for the Pacers, who shot 48 percent and held a commanding 52-38 rebounding advantage.

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Voshon Lenard scored 22 points and Alvin Williams added 12 for the struggling Raptors, who have lost four of five games after winning their season opener against Washington.

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