Raptors Look To Bounce Back Against Reeling Magic
The Toronto Raptors play host to the Orlando Magic at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday evening.

This marks the second game of back-to-back for both teams. The Raptors (11-11) are coming off a tough loss in Brooklyn, where they trailed by 23 at halftime. They put up a better effort in the second half but fell short for a second consecutive loss. Pascal Siakam led the way in the game with 24 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal, in 32 minutes. O.G. Anunoby followed up with 21 points, six rebounds and two steals, while Scottie Barnes added 17 points, nine rebounds and three assists. The Raptors look to bounce back as they face the first game of a three-game home stand, with a chance to build on their 8-2 home record.

On the other side, the Magic (5-18) are coming off a loss in Cleveland on Friday. They trailed by seven at halftime but fell apart in the third quarter, where they were outscored by 11 points, resulting in an 18-point deficit heading into the final frame. The Magic made a push in the fourth, but they came up short in the end and ended up with their seventh straight loss. Paolo Banchero led the way in the game with 22 points, five rebounds, four assists and steal, in 37 minutes. Cole Anthony followed up with 19 points, six rebounds, three assists, three steals and a block, while Franz Wagner and Moritz Wagner tallied 16 points each. The Magic hope to end their losing streak and add to their 1-10 road trip as they face the second game of a two-game road trip, in Toronto.
Posted on: 12/2/2022 9:40 PM