The Orlando Magic's one-point loss to the Toronto Raptors brought about frustration regarding how the game was officiated.
The result is significant because it secures the regular-season series, 3-1, in favor of the Raptors, who won their second straight to hand Orlando its fourth consecutive home loss.
The Raptors haven't quite gone all in on losing, but the NBA's incentive structure is pushing them in that direction.
The Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors square off Tuesday evening in Orlando. Here's how to watch, plus betting information and other relevant tidbits.
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The Magic now know they’ll be without guard Jalen Suggs for the foreseeable future. Replacing his production will take a group effort after Orlando’s third straight loss.
The Toronto Raptors edged the Orlando Magic on Saturday by hustling on the offensive glass and by moving the ball around. Toronto won the offensive rebounding battle 12-7 and had more assists 22-17.
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors meet for the third time this season at the Kia Center. It's the first of two consecutive matchups to close their season series. Orlando has lost two straight games and three of their last four, including a 121-115 defeat to Stephen Curry's 56 points and the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.