Magic Looking To Start Winning Run, Host Raptors
The Orlando Magic will host the Toronto Raptors at Amway Center on Friday.

The Magic (6-20) are coming off a 116-111 overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, and that win snapped the team’s nine-game losing skid. Paolo Banchero was the leading scorer for the Magic and finished with 23 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals, while Moritz Wagner and Bol Bol produced matching 20-point, three-assist, two-steals tallies. Wagner also notched 13 rebounds, while Bol pulled down nine boards and swatted two shots. Franz Wagner finished with 15 points, and Cole Anthony contributed 13 points, four rebounds and four assists off the bench. Orlando has gone 5-9 at home this season.

Gary Harris (hamstring) has been listed as a game-time call for Friday, the same as Wendell Carter (foot), Chuma Okeke (knee) and Jalen Suggs (ankle). Meanwhile, Jonathan Isaac (knee) is out.

The Raptors (13-12) are coming off a 126-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet co-led the Raptors with matching 25-point, seven-assist contributions. Siakam added 10 rebounds and two steals, while VanVleet also recorded four boards. O.G. Anunoby supplied 23 points, six boards, one assist, one steal and one block. Gary Trent Jr. netted 18 points. Chris Boucher compiled 16 points and seven rebounds. Scottie Barnes managed a 13-point, 17-rebound double-double that included four assists. That win over the Lakers means Toronto has gone 2-3 in its last five games, but the team has won two of its last three contests. The Raptors have also gone 3-9 on the road this season.

Otto Porter (toe) is listed as a game-time call for Friday, while Juancho Hernangomez (ankle) and Precious Achiuwa (ankle) have been ruled out.
Posted on: 12/8/2022 8:45 AM