Barnes scores 28 as Raptors beat Magic 129-99

The Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 129-99 on Wednesday, led by Scottie Barnes’s game-high 28 points, in a win that came without Kawhi Leonard. Barnes added six rebounds and four assists, while RJ Barrett contributed 25 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Toronto’s JaKobe Walter, starting in Leonard’s place, scored 14 points. Jamal Shead had 13 points and seven assists. The Raptors took control in the third quarter, outscoring Orlando 34-23. Barnes scored 16 points in the period, making all seven of his field-goal attempts as Toronto extended its advantage. The Magic trailed 103-76 entering the fourth. Toronto had faced an early nine-point deficit before moving in front. Barrett scored 21 of his 25 points in the first half, and Barnes’s dunk late in the second quarter helped the Raptors carry a 69-53 lead into halftime. Orlando’s Tristan da Silva led his team with 20 points off the bench. Franz Wagner scored 15. Leonard sat out with swelling in his left knee. Canadian Press reports said he was expected to miss at least a week; he was not on the Raptors’ bench. Toronto played without the star forward for the first time, according to one game report. Orlando was also...