Raptors Rout Slumping Magic 139-87 Behind Barnes' Career-High 15 Assists

Toronto scores 31 unanswered points to hand Orlando its 7th loss in 8 games.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:40am

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The Toronto Raptors routed the Orlando Magic 139-87 on Sunday night, led by Scottie Barnes' career-high 15 assists. RJ Barrett scored 24 points and Barnes added 23 points as the Raptors used a 31-0 run in the first quarter to pull away. The Magic committed 28 turnovers, leading to 37 points for Toronto. Desmond Bane scored 17 points for Orlando, while Paolo Banchero's streak of three straight 30-point games was snapped as he scored just 9 points on 3-of-14 shooting.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Raptors in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings, maintaining their position to automatically qualify for the playoffs. For the struggling Magic, the blowout loss extends their recent slump to 7 losses in 8 games, further damaging their postseason hopes.

The details

The Raptors took control of the game with a dominant 27-2 run to close the first quarter, turning an 18-11 deficit into a 38-20 lead. Toronto's defense forced 12 Orlando turnovers in the opening period, leading to 14 points. The Raptors' largest lead reached 56 points at 126-70 in the fourth quarter.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • The Raptors' 31-0 run spanned the end of the first quarter and the start of the second quarter.

The players

Scottie Barnes

The Raptors forward had a career-high 15 assists to go with 23 points in the win.

RJ Barrett

The Raptors guard led all scorers with 24 points.

Paolo Banchero

The Magic forward saw his streak of three straight 30-point games snapped, scoring just 9 points on 3-of-14 shooting.

Desmond Bane

The Magic guard led his team with 17 points in the loss.

Sandro Mamukelashvili

The Raptors forward scored 19 points off the bench.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been locked in defensively to force that many turnovers and turn them into points. That really set the tone for us.”

— Scottie Barnes, Raptors Forward

What’s next

The Raptors will look to build on this dominant win when they visit the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. The Magic, meanwhile, will try to end their recent skid when they host the Phoenix Suns, also on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This blowout victory showcases the Raptors' defensive intensity and offensive firepower, keeping them firmly in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. For the struggling Magic, the loss highlights the team's need to shore up its ball-handling and decision-making to avoid such lopsided defeats down the stretch.