Desmond Bane scored 32 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to lift the Orlando Magic to a 130-120 comeback win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night at the Kia Center. The Magic erased a 13-point deficit and snapped a four-game losing streak with their second straight victory.
Paolo Banchero contributed 20 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. added 23 points and seven boards. Anthony Black chipped in 25 points and six assists as Orlando shot 50% overall and 50% from three-point range, going 6-of-9 in the decisive fourth quarter.
Brandon Ingram led the Raptors with 35 points, and Scottie Barnes added 19 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and four blocks. Toronto led by as many as 14 points late in the third quarter but struggled down the stretch, hitting only five of 18 shots in the fourth period.
Orlando’s comeback was sparked by Bane’s hot shooting, including three consecutive jumpers and two critical three-pointers to take control of a 104-104 tie. The Magic outscored the Raptors 26-16 in the final quarter to seal the win.
Toronto saw all five starters score in double figures, with Ja’Kobe Walter adding 13 points off the bench. The Raptors finished 7-of-28 from beyond the arc, undermining their strong 51.2% overall shooting.
The Raptors had closed the third quarter on a 19-8 run, but Orlando maintained poise and relied on its depth and perimeter shooting to reclaim the lead. Banchero and Carter Jr. anchored the paint while Bane dominated the perimeter in crunch time.
The win moves Orlando to 25-22, keeping them just behind the playoff pace in the Eastern Conference, while Toronto drops to 29-21. The Magic will travel to San Antonio on Sunday, and the Raptors return home to face Utah.
