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Orlando Magic show poise in bounce-back win to open NBA Cup

The Orlando Magic answered the call after their blowout loss, rebounding to defeat the Toronto Raptors behind hot shooting, opening their NBA Cup group play with a win.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 4:10 AM
Orlando Magic show poise in bounce-back win to open NBA Cup
Key Things to Know
  • The Orlando Magic opened NBA Cup play with a 121-114 bounce-back road victory against the Toronto Raptors.
  • Desmond Bane scored 28 points and Franz Wagner added 26 points and 11 assists for Orlando.
  • Orlando hit 18 of 34 three-pointers, shooting 52.9 percent from beyond the arc.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Orlando Magic recovered from a previous blowout defeat to defeat the Toronto Raptors 121-114 on Friday, opening their NBA Cup campaign with a composed victory. After surrendering a fourth-quarter lead, Orlando regained control with consecutive three-point sequences from Franz Wagner and Tristan da Silva to close out the win at Scotiabank Arena.

Desmond Bane led the Magic with 28 points, while Franz Wagner contributed 26 points and 11 assists in the absence of Paolo Banchero. Orlando converted 18 of 34 attempts from three-point range, overcoming a 41-point effort from Toronto's Scottie Barnes.

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