The first four games of this series have all gone under. The highest combined score between the two teams was 190 points in Game 1. So why buck the odds and go over for this Game 5?

Many reasons. Let's start with this being the lowest opening over/under of the series. Then we have the Pacers rediscovering their offensive rhythm in the last game scoring 100 points. Paul George continues to be a monster averaging 26.3 points a game in the series, but point guard George Hill stepped up and Pacers coach Frank Vogel opened up the floor more by pairing energetic Myles Turner with Ian Mahinmi, who looked great.

The Raptors entered the playoffs reaching triple digits in 13 of their last 14 home games. However, they are averaging only 93 points per game in the series. That's what happens when Toronto's two stars - Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan - are shooting just 32.2 percent and 29.6 percent, respectively, from the floor. Those two haven't suddenly forgotten how to shoot and Indiana's defensive isn't that stellar. I'm looking for a strong rebound from those two. They are long overdue.

Toronto has gotten double-digit inside scoring from 7-footer Jonas Valanciunas in all but one of the games during the series. DeMarre Carroll is starting to play much better, too, for the Raptors. Carroll is an excellent defender, but his scoring has picked up. He's averaging just under 15 points during the past two games.