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Raptors Collapse in Fourth Quarter Loss vs. Magic
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs looks to shoot the ball defended by Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley. Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Toronto Raptors were disappointed after surrendering a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter in their 130-120 loss to the Orlando Magic inside the Kia Center.

Throughout the first half, the Raptors and Magic were neck and neck, but Toronto was able to pull away with a 7-point lead at halftime. In the third quarter, the Raptors were able to extend their advantage, going up by as much as 14 points at the end of the quarter. However, things began to change once the fourth-quarter music inside the arena turned on.

The Magic picked up a head of steam and erased their deficit in just five minutes while the Raptors had no answers for their 3-point barrage. The Raptors gave up xx of xx 3-pointers scored by the Magic in the loss.

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Raptors Freeze in Fourth vs. Magic

The Raptors could not find an offensive rhythm to end the game, and Orlando finally began to click after frustrations of their own. As the fans inside the Kia Center sensed the momentum shift, the Raptors had their final nail put in the coffin.

The Raptors will look to bounce back in their next game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET inside Scotiabank Arena, which marks the first of a five-game homestand before the All-Star Break in the middle of the month in Los Angeles. Fans can watch the game on TSN Sports or stream it on NBA League Pass.

This article first appeared on Toronto Raptors on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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