Toronto Raptors (42-32) beat Orlando Magic (39-35) 139-87 at home on Sunday, March 29. The final margin was 52 points.
The game, quarter by quarter
The Raptors struck first, taking the opening quarter 38-20 and a 18-point lead after one. The Raptors kept the pressure on with a 32-23 second quarter, carrying a 27-point lead into halftime.
The Raptors won the third 43-25 to create some separation, taking a 45-point lead into the fourth. The Raptors took the fourth 26-19; the Raptors finished the job for a 139-87 regulation win.
Why it was lopsided
The Raptors took better care of the ball, turning it over on 9.4% of possessions compared with 24.9% for the Magic. The Raptors got more from their shots, finishing at 64.4% effective field-goal shooting compared with 43.3% for the Magic. Those extra possessions were crucial.
At roughly 108 possessions per team, the Raptors produced 129.3 points per 100 possessions to 80.9 for the Magic.
The Raptors' reserves also made a difference, outscoring the opposing bench 58-32.
Who stood out
Scottie Barnes was the game's biggest individual force for TOR: 23 pts, 5 reb, 15 ast, 3 stl on 9-14 shooting. His Game Score of 29 led everyone. His team was +30 with him on the floor.
Scottie Barnes (23 pts, 5 reb, 15 ast) and Jamal Shead (12 pts, 2 reb, 10 ast) each recorded a double-double.
What it means
The pre-game Win Meter had it close to a coin flip, at about 64% for the Raptors.
Across the last 6 meetings in our records, Toronto Raptors lead 4-2.
The Raptors are now 42-32, and the Magic are 39-35. The Raptors last five before this game: L-L-W-L-W.
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