The Orlando Magic will face the Toronto Raptors this Friday night at Scotiabank Arena, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The Magic, currently fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 20-15 record, are looking to bounce back from a recent nine-point loss to the Detroit Pistons. Meanwhile, the Raptors sit at 8-26, placing them 13th in the East after a strong 17-point win against the Brooklyn Nets.
Injury concerns loom for the Magic as several key players are unavailable. Paolo Banchero is out for the 31st consecutive game, while Franz Wagner and Moe Wagner are also sidelined with injuries. Gary Harris is listed as out due to a left hamstring strain, and Trevelin Queen is probable after missing a previous game due to illness. Anthony Black's status remains uncertain due to a low back contusion.
On the Raptors' side, RJ Barrett is questionable due to illness, while Jonathan Mogbo is out on a G League assignment. Barrett has missed the last two games, with his last appearance on December 29 against Atlanta. This matchup marks the first meeting of the season between these two teams.
