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Raptors Crush Magic 139-87, Maintain Fifth in East

3/31/2026

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Summary

Raptors Dominate Magic

On March 29, 2026, the Toronto Raptors defeated the Orlando Magic 139-87, anchoring a 31-0 run in the first half that erased a 20-14 deficit.
RJ Barrett of the Toronto Raptors led with 24 points.
Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors contributed 23 points and a career-high 15 assists.
This win keeps Toronto in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.
Orlando has lost seven of its last eight games.

Summary

Raptors Crush Magic

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Orlando Magic 139-87, the Magic's largest-ever loss.
The Raptors produced a 31-0 run and led by as many as 56 points.
The win moves Toronto to fifth in the Eastern Conference, with a magic number of eight for a top-six seed.
The Magic have lost seven of eight games, raising concerns about head coach Jamahl Mosley's future.
The Raptors will next face the Detroit Pistons.

History

Historical Context

The NBA expanded into Canada in 1995 by adding the Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies, marking the first Canadian teams since the Toronto Huskies in 1946. Despite initial excitement, the Grizzlies struggled, finishing their six seasons with a 101-359 record before relocating to Memphis in 2001. The Raptors, however, evolved into a competitive franchise, winning the NBA Championship in 2019.

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Raptors Dominate Magic

On March 29, 2026, the Toronto Raptors defeated the Orlando Magic 139-87, anchoring a 31-0 run in the first half that erased a 20-14 deficit.
RJ Barrett of the Toronto Raptors led with 24 points.
Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors contributed 23 points and a career-high 15 assists.
This win keeps Toronto in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.
Orlando has lost seven of its last eight games.

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