Orlando Magic Visit Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena
The Orlando Magic face the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET, continuing a regular-season road trip therookiewire.usatoday.com reported. The Magic enter the matchup with a 1-2 record, while the Toronto Raptors hold a 2-1 standing therookiewire.usatoday.com. In historical regular-season play, Orlando trails Toronto 47-62 overall, including a 21-35 record on the road.
Orlando arrives in Toronto following a 111-102 victory against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday therookiewire.usatoday.com. That win marked the first victory of the season for Sean Sweeney therookiewire.usatoday.com. The Magic overcame a 12-0 deficit after missing their initial eight shot attempts, ultimately seizing their first lead at the 7:25 mark of the fourth quarter via a Franz Wagner free throw therookiewire.usatoday.com.
Fourth-Quarter Surge Sparked Magic Win in New York
Franz Wagner powered the Orlando comeback against New York by scoring 21 of his 23 total points in the final period therookiewire.usatoday.com. The Magic outscored the Knicks 40-27 in the fourth quarter, punctuated by a decisive 35-16 closing run therookiewire.usatoday.com. Desmond Bane contributed 22 points, Tristan da Silva added 19, and Anthony Black finished his debut with 18 points, five assists, and three rebounds therookiewire.usatoday.com.
Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic — two even sides, and Orlando without Banchero and SuggsPreview · NBA · Regular season · Wednesday 28 October 2026Last season barely separated these two: Toronto finished 46-36, Orlando 45-37, and both went out in seven games in the first…
Staying persistent,
Orlando center Wendell Carter Jr. said regarding what the team needs to carry forward from the New York performance. I think just sticking with the process when sometimes we don’t get the results we want, I think we did a good job of doing that. In that New York game, there was a sense of fight for the whole 48 [minutes], which I really really love, on both sides of the court, just doing everything with precision and pace. As long as we do that for a full 48 [minutes], it gives us a good chance to win every game.
Toronto finished the previous season with a 46-36 record, earning the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference before falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a seven-game first-round playoff series. During the offseason, the Raptors executed a blockbuster trade to acquire Kawhi Leonard, parting ways with Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks, a first-round pick swap, and a second-round pick. In the 2026 NBA Draft, Toronto selected Allen Graves 19th overall and Jaden Bradley 50th, while also signing Kyle Anderson, re-signing Alijah Martin, and extending Jamal Shead.
Extensive Injury Reports Shape Lineups in Toronto
Both rosters face significant personnel absences for Wednesday’s contest. The Orlando Magic ruled out Paolo Banchero due to a right high-ankle sprain expected to sideline him for four to six weeks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Jalen Suggs is also out after suffering a mild right knee bone bruise late against New York, with a two-week re-evaluation timeline therookiewire.usatoday.com. Jonathan Isaac (knee), Izaiyah Nelson (ankle), and Noah Penda (hamstring) round out Orlando’s absentees therookiewire.usatoday.com. Team president Jeff Weltman noted that Nelson remains approximately a month away from returning following offseason ankle surgery.
The Toronto Raptors listed Kawhi Leonard as out due to left knee swelling expected to keep him sidelined for multiple weeks. Nate Bittle is also unavailable due to a foot injury therookiewire.usatoday.com.
Projected Starting Lineups and Betting Odds
Projected starting lineups feature Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva, Wendell Carter Jr., Desmond Bane, and Anthony Black for the Orlando Magic. The Toronto Raptors project starters Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Ja’Kobe Walter, and Scottie Barnes.
Betting markets position the Toronto Raptors as 4.5-point favorites over the Orlando Magic. The game total is set at 223.5 points, and the moneyline lists the Magic at +160 alongside the Raptors at -195.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Matchup
Where can viewers watch the game live?
Television coverage is available on WRDQ and Magic TV 27 in Orlando, alongside TSN1 and TSN4 in Toronto therookiewire.usatoday.com. Streaming options include Fubo and DAZN.
What is the all-time regular-season record between the Magic and Raptors?
The Orlando Magic hold a 47-62 all-time regular-season record against the Toronto Raptors.
How long is Paolo Banchero expected to miss?
Paolo Banchero is sidelined for four to six weeks with a right high-ankle sprain.