Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet looks to shoot as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, March 17, 2021, in Detroit.Carlos Osorio/Associated Press
Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 29 points to help the Orlando Magic to a 111-96 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Sunday.
Franz Wagner added 22 points for the Magic (40-28), while Moritz Wagner scored 14. Jalen Suggs had 10 points for Orlando, who won their third straight game and second straight against the Raptors after the Friday’s 113-103 victory. Toronto.
Jordan Nwora led the Raptors (23-45) with 18 points off the bench, while Gary Trent Jr. scored 15. Bruce Brown and Immanuel Quickley each scored 12 for Toronto, which lost its seventh straight game and his ninth in 10 tries. . Kelly Olynyk followed with 11 points, while Gradey Dick had 10 points.
The Raptors, who lead the NBA in fast break points after scoring 37 in a loss to the Magic on Friday night, were held to just 16. They made eight of 31 three-pointers and committed 18 turnovers.
Orlando’s victory secured its first sweep of the Raptors since the 2011-12 campaign.
