Key Takeaways:
- Jamal Shead tallied 19 points as Toronto overturned a 21-point deficit to defeat Orlando 107-106
- Paolo Banchero registered a triple-double with 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, but missed a last-second three-pointer for the Magic
- The Raptors secured their second consecutive comeback victory, having beaten Golden State in overtime on Sunday
Raptors Rally from Major Deficit for Dramatic Victory
The Toronto Raptors delivered a thrilling performance at home on Monday night, erasing a 21-point second-quarter disadvantage to narrowly overcome the Orlando Magic 107-106. Jamal Shead paced the hosts with 19 points, while Brandon Ingram contributed 17 in a contest that saw Toronto stage a second consecutive late-game surge, following their overtime success against Golden State on Sunday.
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Banchero’s Triple-Double Not Enough for Orlando
Orlando’s Anthony Black produced a game-high 27 points – including 16 in the third quarter – but the Magic were unable to clinch back-to-back wins for the first time in nearly a month. Paolo Banchero tallied 23 points, collected 15 rebounds, and recorded 10 assists to secure his fourth career triple-double, making nine of 19 field goals and converting three of four from beyond the arc. Black’s efforts kept Orlando in front by 10 heading into the final period, yet Toronto responded with a decisive 13-0 run, seizing a 105-102 lead with 3:26 to play. With the game on the line, Banchero’s step-back three-pointer at the buzzer fell short.
Key Player Contributions and Team Statistics
Toronto received notable support from Gradey Dick, who posted 15 points, and Scottie Barnes, who notched 13 points and secured 11 boards. Sandro Mamukelashvili added 13 points, while Ochai Agbaji and Ja’Kobe Walter contributed 10 each for the Raptors.
Desmond Bane scored 18 points and Tyus Jones added 10 for the Magic, but their side, having beaten Denver on Saturday, was denied a second straight win – something they have not achieved since stringing together three victories from 25 November to 1 December.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Shead | Raptors | 19 | 4 | 5 |
| Anthony Black | Magic | 27 | 3 | 3 |
| Paolo Banchero | Magic | 23 | 15 | 10 |
| Brandon Ingram | Raptors | 17 | 9 | 4 |
| Gradey Dick | Raptors | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Scottie Barnes | Raptors | 13 | 11 | 2 |
| Desmond Bane | Magic | 18 | 6 | 3 |
Team News and Looking Ahead
Centre Mo Bamba made his debut for the Raptors after signing with the franchise earlier on Monday, recording one block across his first appearance, though he did not score. Jakob Poeltl missed out due to a lower back issue, remaining sidelined for the sixth time in seven games. The Raptors stated prior to the game that Poeltl will be unavailable for at least the next week. RJ Barrett, having recently returned from a 15-game absence on Sunday, was rested as a precaution due to the back-to-back schedule (right knee management).
The Magic are set to visit Indiana on Wednesday night, while the Raptors will welcome Denver on the same evening.
