Scottie Barnes scores 41 but Raptors fall to Magic in NBA Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Scottie Barnes scored a career-high 41 points in the Toronto Raptors' 121-114 loss to the Orlando Magic during the NBA Cup group-stage. Barnes shot 19-of-34 from the field, contributing five rebounds and five assists. Toronto struggled to recover after a slow start, leading to mixed reactions among fans regarding the officiating. Some supporters expressed frustration about Barnes' lack of free-throw opportunities, while others felt the team needed to improve overall. The Raptors, now 3-2, look to bounce back in their next game against the Los Angeles Lakers as they continue without injured star Kawhi Leonard.
- •Raptors fall to 3-2 after the loss to the Magic
- •Barnes shot 19-of-34 and had five rebounds, five assists
- •Fans divided over officiating and team performance
- •Raptors next face the Los Angeles Lakers
- 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — Raptors’ Scottie Barnes sets new career high in loss to Magic
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Insane officiating’- Raptors left frustrated as Scottie Barnes’ 41-point explosion proves futile
"Scottie Barnes was a major bright spot with his scoring outburst despite the Toronto Raptors’ NBA Cup loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Barnes started the sixth season of his rising NBA career with the Raptors. He made his way up the ranks to become one of the best players in the league, bringing Toronto back to the playoffs last season. […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes sets new career high in loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Toronto Raptors fans were left divided after Scottie Barnes scored a career-high 41 points in a 121-114 defeat to the Orlando Magic, with several supporters blaming the officials for the result. Barnes delivered an outstanding individual performance in the NBA Cup group-stage clash, shooting 19-of-34 from the field while adding five rebounds and five assists.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 5:48 AMRaptors’ Scottie Barnes sets new career high in loss to Magic
Scottie Barnes was a major bright spot with his scoring outburst despite the Toronto Raptors’ NBA Cup loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Barnes started the sixth season of his rising NBA career with the Raptors. He made his way up the ranks to become one of the best players in the league, bringing Toronto back to the playoffs last season. […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes sets new career high in loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 5:00 AM‘Insane officiating’- Raptors left frustrated as Scottie Barnes’ 41-point explosion proves futile
Toronto Raptors fans were left divided after Scottie Barnes scored a career-high 41 points in a 121-114 defeat to the Orlando Magic, with several supporters blaming the officials for the result. Barnes delivered an outstanding individual performance in the NBA Cup group-stage clash, shooting 19-of-34 from the field while adding five rebounds and five assists.
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