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Rajakovic's Raptors Cruise Past Magic Despite Missing Kawhi Leonard

Scottie Barnes scored 28 points and RJ Barrett added 25 as the Toronto Raptors routed the Orlando Magic 129-99 on Wednesday night in the opening game of their two-game set. The teams will face each other again on Friday night in NBA Cup action.
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Toronto star Kawhi Leonard was sidelined as he continues to recover from swelling in his left knee and was not on the Raptors' bench.

Barnes added six rebounds and four assists to help Toronto improve to 3-1. Barrett also filled the stat sheet with nine rebounds and six assists.

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Ja'Kobe Walter tallied 14 points and five rebounds starting in place of Leonard.

Backup point guard Jamal Shead brought a spark off the bench for Toronto, finishing with 13 points and seven assists.

Reserve forward Tristan da Silva led Orlando (1-3) with 20 points.

Franz Wagner contributed 15 points, five assists, and four rebounds.

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