Well, that was fun.
The Toronto Raptors overcame a late-charging, pesky Orlando Magic team to win 110-109 in front of a raucous Scotiabank Arena crowd. The highly anticipated first matchup between Jalen Suggs and Scottie Barnes did not disappoint.
Barnes led Toronto with 21 points and nine rebounds, and was one of five Raptors to collect two steals. Most of his damage was done in the first half where he scored nine and 10 points in the first two quarters, respectively. The 4th pick in the 2021 draft took advantage of Orlando’s drop coverage, hitting three jumpers, including a 3-pointer, in the first two minutes.