Toronto Raptors Edge Orlando Magic 104-102 in Thrilling NBA Matchup

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The Toronto Raptors held on to beat the Orlando Magic 104-102 on Sunday night, with Immanuel Quickley scoring 17 of his 24 points in the second half. The Raptors avoided a second straight collapse after going without a score in the final 2:52 of the game. A backcourt turnover had given the ball back to the Magic with 4.7 seconds left, but Franz Wagner missed a driving layup in the final second, enabling the Raptors to win.

RJ Barrett added 22 points for Toronto, while Jakob Poeltl had 16 points and 11 rebounds. Wagner led Orlando with 25 points, and Paolo Banchero added 23 points. The Magic have lost four of their last five games, all at home, and are 7-18 in their last 25 games. The Raptors, on the other hand, have lost five of their last six games and nine of their last 11.

The key moment in the game came when Quickley hit a three-pointer, completed a three-point play, assisted on a layup by Jonathan Mogbo, and had another three-point play in the final 74 seconds of the third quarter. This completed a 12-1 run that gave the Raptors an 81-72 lead. The Raptors also had a 30-21 edge in bench scoring, led by Jamal Snead's 12 points. The teams will play again at Orlando on Tuesday night.

The game was marked by injuries, with Raptors guard Gradey Dick leaving after being struck in the face by the back of Cole Anthony's head during a fall late in the first half. The Magic have also been beset by injuries, with top players Wagner and Banchero missing large chunks of the season. Point guard Jalen Suggs will be out long-term due to arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. The Magic are 20-15 with Suggs in the lineup and 9-18 without him.

The Raptors' offense was led by Quickley, who came up one point short of his season high. The team's defense was also crucial, holding the Magic to 102 points. The Raptors' bench scoring was a key factor in the game, with Snead's 12 points leading the way. The teams will look to bounce back from their recent losses in their next game on Tuesday night. Here are the match scores:

• Toronto Raptors: 104
• Orlando Magic: 102

• Immanuel Quickley: 24 points, 4 assists
• RJ Barrett: 22 points
• Jakob Poeltl: 16 points, 11 rebounds
• Franz Wagner: 25 points
• Paolo Banchero: 23 points