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Balanced Scoring and Stifling Defense Propel Magic to Third Win in Last Four Games

The Lead

When they’ve been locked in defensively this season, the Orlando Magic have been tough to beat. That was proven once again Friday in Toronto, as they held the Raptors to just 39.8 percent overall shooting in a 103-97 victory. The Magic are now 7-0 this season when their opponent has shot lower than 40 percent from the field.

Top Performers

At least six Magic players have scored in double figures in all four games since the All-Star break, including Friday in Toronto, where seven of them did it. Cole Anthony, who also had 12 rebounds and five assists, and Jalen Suggs each scored 15 points to lead Orlando, while Mo Bamba tallied 14 and Chuma Okeke, in the starting lineup with Wendell Carter Jr.