Raptors find the best version of themselves for a critical Game 2 rout
Toronto was one game late to the NBA playoffs. But Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry & Co. showed up in grand fashion.
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2019 Schedule
42-40, 1st in Southeast
- 2/24W 113-98
- 2/26L 108-103
- 2/28W 103-96
- 3/2W 117-112
- 3/3L 107-93
- 3/5L 114-106
- 3/8W 111-106
- 3/10L 105-97
- 3/13L 100-90
- 3/14W 120-91
- 3/17W 101-91
- 3/20W 119-96
- 3/22W 123-119
- 3/25W 119-98
- 3/26W 104-99
- 3/28L 115-98
- 3/30W 121-116
- 4/1L 121-109
- 4/3W 114-100
- 4/5W 149-113
- 4/7W 116-108
- 4/10W 122-114
- 4/13W 104-101
- 4/16L 111-82
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Leonard scores 37, Lowry has 22 as Raptors rout Magic 111-82
Kawhi Leonard scored 37 points, Kyle Lowry bounced back from a scoreless playoff opener with 22 and the Toronto Raptors routed the Orlando Magic 111-82 on Tuesday night, evening their Eastern Conference first-round series at one win apiece.
Kevin Arnovitz ESPN Staff Writer
Toronto wanted to get more penetration and ball reversals in Game 2 to decongest the half-court against Orlando's long defense. So far, they've been successful. The Raptors lead the Magic 66-47 four minutes into the second half. Kyle Lowry has bounced back from a scoreless Game 1 with 15 points. Kawhi Leonard continues to hum along at maximum efficiency -- 27 points (11 for 13 from the field).
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Magic stun Raptors in 4th-quarter thriller (2:00)
Augustin: 'I've been doubted all my life' (1:16)
Augustin has 25, hits winning 3, Magic beat Raptors 104-101
D.J. Augustin scored 25 points, including the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 104-101 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Saturday.
Augustin 3 gives Magic late edge (1:00)
Gordon steal leads to Fournier slam (0:27)
Birch smacks down putback slam (0:32)
Kevin Arnovitz ESPN Staff Writer
DJ Augustin has 19 points at the half. His highest-scoring first half during the regular season was 14 points. Per ESPN Stats & Info, Augustin scored (10) or assisted (5) on the final 15 points of the 1st half for Orlando, which leads 57-49.
Augustin steal sets up Vucevic dunk (0:19)
Kevin Arnovitz ESPN Staff Writer
Marc Gasol and Danny Green drain back-to-back 3-pointers for Toronto to stem a 30-9 Orlando run in the second quarter against a Raptors' team that made only three field goals over a 10-minute span. Orlando 57, Toronto 49 at the half in a deliberate, half-court game.
Kevin Arnovitz ESPN Staff Writer
Kawhi Leonard has scored 11 points in just over nine minutes on a perfect 4-for-4 from the field. Defensively, he's been active on the perimeter and a presence at the rim. Toronto leads 19-18 with 2:46 remaining in the first quarter.
Augustin makes fadeaway 3 at shot clock buzzer (0:30)
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Magic's Isaac clears protocol, set for Game 1
Orlando forward Jonathan Isaac cleared the NBA's concussion protocol Thursday and is available for the Magic's playoff opener Saturday in Toronto. In addition, Nikola Vucevic, who had a stomach virus, said he was feeling better and expected to play.
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Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has cleared the NBA's concussion protocol and will be available to play in the team's playoff opener Saturday in Toronto, the team announced Thursday night.
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Walker scores 43 in likely farewell as Charlotte eliminated
Kemba Walker scored 43 points in what may be his final game with Charlotte, a 122-114 loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night that eliminated the Hornets from playoff contention on the final day of the regular season.
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Gordon lays down powerful slam (0:17)
2018-19 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 42 | 40 | .512 | - | W4 |
| Charlotte | 39 | 43 | .476 | 3 | L1 |
| Miami | 39 | 43 | .476 | 3 | L1 |
| Washington | 32 | 50 | .390 | 10 | L4 |
| Atlanta | 29 | 53 | .354 | 13 | L3 |
2018-19 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game107.324th
Rebounds Per Game45.415th
Assists Per Game25.512th
Points Allowed106.65th
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(6) | Mohamed Bamba | C | Texas |
| 2(5) | Melvin Frazier | SF | Tulane |
| 2(11) | Jarred Vanderbilt | PF | Kentucky |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
| 2017-18 | 25 | 57 | .305 |
| 2016-17 | 29 | 53 | .354 |
| 2015-16 | 35 | 47 | .427 |
| 2014-15 | 25 | 57 | .305 |