Barrett, Barnes and why the Raptors bounced back vs. Orlando
The Orlando Magic had no answer for the size, skill and aggressiveness of Toronto's Killer B's.
Scottie Barnes spearheaded the Toronto Raptors to a 129-99 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, without the presence of superstar Kawhi Leonard, who is sidelined due to swelling in his left knee. Barnes contributed 28 points, along with six rebounds and four assists, leading the Raptors (3-1) to a commanding lead. RJ Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., registered 25 points, nine rebounds, and six assists for Toronto, flirting with a double-double.
Ja'Kobe Walter stepped in for Leonard, scoring 14 points and grabbing five rebounds. Jamal Shead, the backup point guard, added 13 points and seven assists. Tristan da Silva led Orlando with 20 points, but the Magic (1-3) struggled defensively, especially against Franz Wagner, Orlando's leading scorer, who managed only four points in the final two quarters.
Kawhi Leonard's absence had a significant impact on Orlando's performance. The Raptors dominated the three-point shooting, making 15 of their 35 attempts, while Orlando made just 10 of their 35. The teams will face off again on Friday at Scotiabank Arena in an NBA Cup game.
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