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[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

I’ve been impressed with Jamal Shead’s ability to set the table, despite a poor shooting night.

In the end, RJ Barrett had a tough night and it was too much for the Raptors to overcome.

My winners and losers from last night’s loss to the Grizzlies:
https://t.co/gk68aXlrNY

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Did Alijah Martin just stake his claim in the Raptors rotation with that breakout performance last night? My latest on SI.
#WeTheNorth

https://t.co/OPxoTcpQ8N

[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

Jamal Shead has been dealing with 10 assists. Playing with pace and patience without turning the ball over.

Alijah Martin with 14 points in 13 min of runtime, which is great to see.

That said, underwhelming half for a Raptors team that opened as -3.5 favorites.

#wethenorth

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[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

Instant reaction from the Toronto Raptors blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets. Atrocious second half where they disappeared and didn’t have an answer for Nikola Jokic.

https://t.co/LV6GOnvSbe

[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

Picked up the free throw shooting in the 4th after a brutal night from the stripe. 65% off 48 attempts won’t cut it most nights, but their defence and crashing the offensive glass was enough to secure the dub for the Raptors.

On to Denver.
#wethenorth

[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

Bailouts on Clippers possessions, 50% from the line, not getting back in transition, just doesn’t feel like the Raptors have the legs tonight on the second night of a back-to-back.
#wethenorth

[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

On to the Raptors and Clippers. Let’s see how Collin Murray-Boyles slides into the starting lineup with Jakob Poeltl out.

Stay out of foul trouble!
#wethenorth

[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

Wizards crushed the Magic in transition points and made them pay on turnovers. Couldn’t get anything going with clogged passing lanes, forcing them to shoot from range, where they struggled mightily in the second half.

Onto Phoenix for a 4 game west coast swing.
#makeitmagic

[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

Yikes. Orlando Magic only scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter is worrisome. 1 for 13 from range in the quarter as well. Need to get back to finding those driving lanes if the threes aren’t there.
#makeitmagic

[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

Love to see the unselfish play from the Orlando Magic. Vucevic the benefactor of good spacing off the extra pass.
#makeitmagic

[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

TELL EM’ BOOG! 😂

Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane weigh in on Orlando Magic win over Toronto Raptors in NBA Cup Action.
#makeitmagic #orlandomagic #NBACup

[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

Big win for this Orlando Magic squad in a solid get-right game. Desmond Bane found his stroke and Franz was getting to his spots.

They went back to what worked in Wednesday’s matchup, being physical and drawing fouls, which resulted in 33 free throw attempts.

[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

NEW CAREER HIGH FOR SCOTTIE BARNES (and counting).

Raptors need him to continue asserting himself on the offensive end if they’re to complete the comeback.

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Chipping in for Orlando Magic on SI!

5 Burning Questions in Magic vs. Raptors Rematch https://t.co/2X9HKhYTcV

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Final thoughts heading into Round 2 with the Raptors and Magic.

Jakob Poeltl has been underwhelming, but the Magic started off strong by getting the Raptors’ bigs in early foul trouble. They have to match that physicality early on tonight, as a unit.

https://t.co/cgAHro9nWa

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Head Coach Sean Sweeney on the Orlando Magic’s physicality and how it translates to their second matchup against the Toronto Raptors.
#makeitmagic #orlandomagic #NBACup

[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

RJ Barrett was the key to turning things around early in this game. Once they turned the tides in the first, it was smooth sailing from there.

Here are 3 Takeaways from Raptors Huge Win Over Magic https://t.co/riKzGMeHTG

[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

Anthony Black is AVAILABLE for tonight’s game which is huge for the Magic, who are obviously pretty thin going into these next two games against the Raptors.

Injury Report: Final Updates for Magic vs Raptors https://t.co/AV78XIFs1W

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[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

Thanks for 1k followers gang! Been working hard to bring Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic content your way. Going to be a big year!

Here’s my latest on SI ahead of these two Raps/Magic games. It’s like Christmas for me when these two teams play!

https://t.co/O5aDavSIcN

[Josh Elijah @JoshEliMcClung]

My Ja’Kobe Walter stock is through the roof! 📈

My latest on SI, give it a peak! 👀⬇️

Ja'Kobe Walter Positioned for Huge Leap With Raptors https://t.co/krd1F6qfXw