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Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors

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28-33, 12-17 Away
Final
113 - 98

44-17, 25-6 Home

Ross has 28 against former team, Magic beat Raptors 113-98

Ross scored 28 points, Nikola Vucevic had 23 points and 12 rebounds and the Magic beat the Raptors 113-98 on Sunday, ending Toronto's winning streak at seven.

Jonathan Isaac scored 16 points and D.J. Augustin had 12 as the Magic won for the sixth time in seven games. Orlando had won a season-best five straight before a 110-109 home loss to Chicago on Friday, its first game following the All-Star break.

"This is the part of the season where you've got to move forward, no matter what," Ross said of moving past Friday's narrow defeat. "You can't let that determine how you start the next game. You've got to make sure that you're ready to play."

Ross, who played 4 1/2 seasons in Toronto, connected on nine of 21 attempts, including three of eight from 3-point range, and matched his season high with nine rebounds. He has led the Magic in scoring 11 times this season, including five of the past 10 games.

"He's been great," Vucevic said. "When he scores for us like that, it just gives us a huge advantage."

Orlando made 12 of 20 field goals in the fourth quarter and led by double digits for the final nine minutes.

"I thought we played hard, with a ton of intensity, and we had good purpose of play," coach Steve Clifford said.

Kyle Lowry had 19 points and 10 assists and Pascal Siakam had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Raptors, who lost for the first time since Jan. 31 against Milwaukee.

"Just never really got in a rhythm," coach Nick Nurse said. "They made some big shots every time we thought we were right where we needed to be."

Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (rest) did not play after scoring 25 points, 19 of them in the second half, in Friday's home win over San Antonio. Nurse said Leonard will return for Tuesday's game against Eastern Conference rival Boston.

Toronto is 13-4 without Leonard.

"We just didn't execute," Lowry said.

Marc Gasol scored 16 points and Serge Ibaka had 14, extending his streak of consecutive games with at least 10 points to a career-best 22.

The Magic led 53-30 at halftime and took an 80-71 lead into the final quarter.

TIP-INS

Magic: G Isaiah Briscoe (NBA concussion protocol) was inactive. Briscoe matched his career high with 10 points against Chicago on Friday. ... Orlando handed Toronto its biggest defeat of the season on Dec. 28, a 116-87 home victory.

Raptors: Gasol made his first start for Toronto, replacing Ibaka. ... Anunoby started in place of Leonard. ... G Jodie Meeks scored 10 points in his Raptors debut. ... Toronto is 7-1 in February.

FAIR AND FOUL

After hitting just 13 of 24 free throws against the Bulls, the Magic were better at the foul line against Toronto. Ross connected on all seven of his attempts from the stripe and Orlando made 15 of 20 overall.

UNDER 100

The Magic are 13-3 when holding their opponent to fewer than 100 points. Orlando has done it three times in its past four victories.

EXCLUSIVE COMPANY

The Magic are one of three Eastern Conference teams with multiple victories against Toronto this season. Milwaukee (three wins) and Boston (two) are the others. Toronto has also lost twice to Denver.

UP NEXT

Magic: At New York on Sunday night.

Raptors: Host Boston on Tuesday night.

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Regular Season Series

ORL leads series 2-1

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 113 - 98
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 113 - 98
4th 6.3 shot clock turnover 113 - 98
4th 30.6 Jeremy Lin makes two point shot 113 - 98
4th 35.2 OG Anunoby defensive rebound 113 - 96

Statistics

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/orl.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originORL https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/tor.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originTOR
42-91 FG 38-91
46 Field Goal % 42
14-36 3PT 11-28
39 Three Point % 39
15-20 FT 11-14
75 Free Throw % 79
60 Rebounds 50
12 Offensive Rebounds 6
40 Defensive Rebounds 36
29 Assists 30
6 Steals 6
8 Blocks 2
12 Turnovers 13
1 Team Turnovers 0
13 Total Turnovers 13
0 Technical Fouls 1
0 Total Technical Fouls 1
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
10 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 20
11 Fast Break Points 14
42 Points in Paint 48
16 Fouls 20
20 Largest Lead 4
Toronto Raptors Toronto Raptors Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Brandon Ingram, F Day-To-Day Apr 1
Immanuel Quickley, G Out Apr 1
Jamison Battle, F Out Apr 1
Chucky Hepburn, G Out Feb 25
Orlando Magic Orlando Magic Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Jonathan Isaac, F Out Apr 1
Anthony Black, G Out Apr 1

Game Information

Scotiabank Arena

Location: Toronto, ON
Attendance: 19,800 · Capacity:

2025-26 Southeast Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Atlanta 44 33 .571 - W3
Charlotte 40 36 .526 3.5 W1
Orlando 40 36 .526 3.5 L1
Miami 40 37 .519 4 L1
Washington 17 59 .224 26.5 L4

2025-26 Atlantic Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Boston 51 25 .671 - W1
New York 49 28 .636 2.5 W1
Philadelphia 42 34 .553 9 W1
Toronto 42 34 .553 9 L2
Brooklyn 18 58 .237 33 L1
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