Following four straight losses, the Magic (23-22) return to Kia Center on Thursday when they host the Trail Blazers, who beat the Heat on Tuesday. Second-year guard Anthony Black filled in for Anthony, who had started the last three games.

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes earned league honors for the Player of the Week in the Eastern Conference

The Toronto Raptors erased a 21-point deficit in a huge come-from-behind victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday

Scottie Barnes has always been able to do special things on the defensive end of the basketball court. Before he was zipping no-look passes across the floor, mastering the mid-range or posting triple-doubles,

Orlando enters the matchup with a 23-21 record, looking to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference playoff race as they navigate the season dealing with a number of crucial injuries. Magic star Paolo Banchero returned to action on January 10 after missing over two months of play due to a torn oblique.

The pregame narrative: Paolo Banchero is back but on a minutes restriction. With three Magic starters sidelined, back Toronto to cover an alternate spread while fading Bachero’s point total. A prop bet on Gradey Dick rounds out this +290 wager.

Scottie Barnes had 17 points and 11 rebounds, RJ Barrett scored 19 points and the Toronto Raptors overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the struggling Orlando Magic 109-93.

The Toronto Raptors see Scottie Barnes as the type of two-way player who can become one of the best players in the NBA

Before this recent six-in-seven run of wins, and during a period when an injured Barnes missed 35 of 88 games, Toronto's record was 4-31.

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A win, as they say, is a win and the Raptors were full marks for only their 11th win of the season with 10 recorded at home. Here are three takeaways from Tuesday night’s 109-93 as the Raptors now take their act to Atlanta for a two-game away set to be staged Thursday and Saturday.

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) defends against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.