The Toronto Raptors, following an all-too-common pattern recently, jumped out to a healthy lead and looked to be in control of another road win. Instead, they frittered away a Q4 margin which was 11 with less than 8 to play, and five with just over a minute. The Magic wouldn’t roll over, and the Raptors couldn’t make shots under pressure. Off we went to overtime, where the pattern continued.
Even after scoring two quick baskets, and getting a 3-ball from Patrick Patterson, the Raptors couldn’t seal the deal. The Magic booted a chance to tie, and though Kyle Lowry made only one of two free throws, Orlando’s last-second heave clanked off the iron.