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Record 31-0 Run Powers Raptors' 139-87 Rout of Magic

The blowout spotlights Toronto’s depth with Scottie Barnes driving a timely surge in a crowded East race.

Mar 29, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic forward Jamal Cain (8) tries to defend during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; LA Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin (9) shoots against Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Mar 29, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Toronto, which unleashed a 31-0 burst Sunday, beat Orlando 139-87 for the Magic's most lopsided defeat on record.
  • The unanswered run lasted 7 minutes 48 seconds across quarters and is the longest since the NBA began play-by-play tracking in 1997-98, according to ESPN Research.
  • Scottie Barnes had 23 points and a career-high 15 assists for his fourth straight game with 10 or more assists and his 28th double-double.
  • The Raptors were without Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley and Collin Murray-Boyles, yet RJ Barrett scored 24 while Jamal Shead logged a double-double and Sandro Mamukelashvili added 19 off the bench.
  • Toronto turned 28 Magic turnovers into 37 points as the Raptors moved to 42-32 and fifth in the East, while Orlando fell to 39-35 during a seven-losses-in-eight slide.