Barrett, Barnes lead the Raptors in a 129-99 romp over the Magic
TORONTO (AP) - Scottie Barnes scored 28 points, RJ Barrett had 25 and the Toronto Raptors routed Orlando Magic 129-99 on Wednesday night to open a two-game set.
The teams will meet again Friday night at Scotiabank Arena in an NBA Cup game.
Toronto star Kawhi Leonard sat out as he recovers from swelling in his left knee. He was not on the Raptors' bench.
Barnes added six rebounds and four assists to help Toronto improve to 3-1. Barrett also had nine rebounds and six assists.
Ja´Kobe Walter had 14 points and five rebounds starting in place of Leonard.
Backup point guard Jamal Shead provided a spark for Toronto, scoring 13 points and adding seven assists.
Toronto Raptors' Ja'kobe Walter (14) battles for the ball against Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Reserve forward Tristan da Silva had 20 points to lead Orlando (1-3). Franz Wagner had 15 points, five assists and four rebounds.
Magic: Host Boston on Sunday
Raptors: At the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
Orlando Magic's Wendell Carter Jr. (34) tries too drive past Toronto Raptors' Jakob Poeltl (19) during second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic, right, and Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Orlando Magic's Jevon Carter, left, battles for the ball against Toronto Raptors' Ja'kobe Walter (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Orlando Magic's Wendell Carter Jr. (34) and Toronto Raptors' Collin Murray-Boyles (30) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)