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Barrett, Barnes Lead the Raptors in a 129-99 Romp over the Magic
Barnes scored 28 points and Toronto hit 15 3-pointers as Orlando played without Paolo Banchero and Kawhi Leonard missed the game.
- On Wednesday, the Toronto Raptors routed the Orlando Magic 129-99 at Scotiabank Arena, led by Scottie Barnes' 28 points. The Raptors secured the decisive victory despite the absence of superstar Kawhi Leonard, sidelined with left knee swelling.
- Entering the game ranked 29th in league 3-point shooting, the Raptors found their rhythm by hitting 43% from beyond the arc. Toronto's defensive pressure forced 20 turnovers, overwhelming the Magic throughout the contest.
- RJ Barrett contributed 25 points and nine rebounds, while Barnes dominated the second half with 16 points in the third quarter alone. Reserve Tristan Da Silva led Orlando with 20 points, though no other Magic player exceeded 15.
- Following the win, the 3-1 Raptors prepare to host the 1-3 Magic again on Friday for their first NBA Cup matchup. Both teams remain navigating significant injury absences affecting roster depth.
- Roughly 15% of NBA players were listed on injury reports Wednesday, including stars Leonard, Paolo Banchero, and Jalen Suggs. No clear answers have emerged regarding the prevalence of these injuries across the league.
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Scottie Barnes scored a game-high 28 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 129-99 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Wednesday.Barnes bounced back from a scoreless performance in Sunday's road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, when he misse...
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Rocky Mountain OutlookScottie Barnes scores 28 as Raptors rout Magic 129-99 without Kawhi Leonard available
TORONTO - Scottie Barnes led all scorers with 28 points as the Toronto Raptors routed the Orlando Magic 129-99 on Wednesday without superstar Kawhi Leonard in the lineup.
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