Magic collapse late in loss at Raptors

Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel on Dec 29, 2025

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Facing a team that was playing on the second night of a back-to-back such as the Raptors on Monday night, the Magic had a chance to earn a quality win on the road in a contest between the No. 4 and No. 5 teams in the NBA‘s Eastern Conference.

Orlando failed to take advantage of the opportunity, falling, 107-106, inside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto as the Raptors completed a 21-point comeback.

Magic forward Paolo Banchero (23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists), who recorded the fourth triple-double of his career and second of the season, missed a step back 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Despite Banchero, Anthony Black (27 points) and Desmond Bane (18) combining for 68 points, the Raptors shut down the Magic in the final frame, limiting them to just 12 points in the fourth quarter.

Orlando missed 11 of its final 13 shots from the floor, going almost six minutes without scoring at one point in the fourth. Toronto (20-14) entered the night 3-12 in games it trailed after three quarters.

The Magic (18-15) continue to their three-game road trip Wednesday with an afternoon matchup against the Pacers.

Banchero bounces back

A slow start didn’t deter Banchero on Monday from making his presence felt on both ends of the court.

After he scoring two points on 1-for-5 shooting in the opening frame, Banchero responded with 13 points in the second quarter.

Banchero slammed down two dunks (first with two hands, then later with one) during the third quarter while he notched his team-leading eighth double-double of the season, but he didn’t score in the fourth quarter.

Bane and Black

Black, who scored 16 points in the third quarter, added three assists and three rebounds 32 minutes. He turned the ball over four times.

Bane notched 18 points, six rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes. He was also held scoreless in the final frame.

Bane exited the game with 4:41 left and was considered questionable to return due to back spasms. He returned to the court for Orlando’s final possession.