The Toronto Raptors return home Monday for the first time since raising their championship banner to the rafters at Scotiabank Arena as they welcome the Orlando Magic.

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Orlando was much improved last season under then first-year coach Steve Clifford as Orlando jumped from 25 wins in the 2017-18 season under former coach Frank Vogel to 42 wins last year and the team’s first playoff spot since 2012.

Of course, the Magic faced the Raptors in the post-season. Orlando pulled a 104-101 surprise in Toronto in Game 1 but then was only competitive in one of the remaining four games as the Dinos won four in a row. The teams split four regular-season meetings, each going 1-1 at home.

Nikola Vucevic, who was re-signed to a big contract this off-season, averaged 20.0 points, 15.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists for the Magic in those four regular-season meetings. Evan Fournier put up 16.5 points and former Raptors first-round pick Terrence Ross 13.0 points.

Kawhi Leonard played in three of the four – missed the home loss – and put up 18.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Former Magic player Serge Ibaka 15.0 points and 7.0 rebounds and Pascal Siakam just 8.8 points.

This is the first of four meetings this season, with the Magic returning to Toronto on Nov. 20 for the next one. The teams finish the regular season in Orlando. The home team is 7-3-1 ATS in the past 11 meetings. The under is 4-1 in the previous five.

Orlando Magic

Orlando comes off a 103-99 loss in Atlanta on Saturday in the Magic’s first road game of the early season. The Magic were 17-24 last regular season on the road. Their 17 road wins were the most since 2010-11. They essentially couldn’t stop Trae Young in Saturday’s loss. Orlando also made just 5-for-31 from deep – Young had 5 made three-pointers by himself. The Magic shot only 35.4 per cent overall. Fournier is the lone guy who did much with 23 points.

You may not be aware that former 76ers No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz is now with the Magic as he tries to salvage his career. He’s off to a decent start, putting up 12.0 points and 4.5 assists off the bench. Orlando is 0-4 ATS in its past four vs. Eastern Conference teams.

Toronto Raptors

Toronto was a 108-84 winner in Chicago on Saturday in the second of a back-to-back. Siakam had 19 points and six rebounds in 28 minutes and OG Anunoby 17 points and six rebounds in 26 minutes. The Raptors missed just one free throw in 18 attempts. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson made his Raptors debut off a groin injury but played only four minutes. Toronto held Chicago to 29.9 per cent shooting from the field – the Dinos didn’t hold single opponent under 30 per cent last season.

For this one, the Raptors will play the first of six 95 Rewind nights with the players wearing the inaugural season jersey and also with an alternate court pattern. Toronto is 25-18 all-time at home vs. Orlando. The Raptors are 2-5-1 ATS in their past eight on Monday.

Who Will Win Magic vs. Raptors?

Injuries

Orlando

Vic Law (SF)

Prob Sat Achilles - 24 / 08 / 20

Melvin Frazier Jr. (SG)

Prob Sat Back - 22 / 08 / 20

Mo Bamba (C)

out for season Illness - 11 / 08 / 20

Terrence Ross (SG)

Prob Tues Personal - 10 / 08 / 20

Evan Fournier (SG)

Prob Tues Illness - 09 / 08 / 20

Aaron Gordon (PF)

out for season Hamstring - 05 / 08 / 20

Michael Carter-Williams (PG)

Out indefinitely Foot - 04 / 08 / 20

James Ennis III (SF)

Prob Wed Finger - 04 / 08 / 20

Jonathan Isaac (PF)

out for season Knee - 02 / 08 / 20

Aaron Gordon (PF)

Prob Fri Groin - 27 / 07 / 20

Toronto

Serge Ibaka (PF)

Prob Wed Ankle - 07 / 09 / 20

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)

Prob Sun Knee - 21 / 08 / 20

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 14 / 08 / 20

OG Anunoby (SF)

Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 08 / 20

Serge Ibaka (PF)

Prob Mon Knee - 10 / 08 / 20

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Prob Wed Knee - 10 / 08 / 20

Paul Watson (SG)

Doub Sun Back - 09 / 08 / 20

Serge Ibaka (PF)

Prob Sun Eye - 08 / 08 / 20

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)

day-to-day Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20

Oshae Brissett (PF)

Out indefinitely Knee - 31 / 07 / 20

Injuries

Orlando

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Vic Law (SF)	Prob Sat	Achilles - 24 / 08 / 20	0-2	2-0	+ -
Law is battling a sore left Achilles, but it is likely that he will be available against the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Melvin Frazier Jr. (SG)	Prob Sat	Back - 22 / 08 / 20	0-3	2-1	+ -
Frazier is bothered by lower-back soreness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Mo Bamba (C)	out for season	Illness - 11 / 08 / 20	3-4	5-2	+ -
Bamba will miss the remainder of the season and will undergo a complete post-COVID-19 evaluation.
Terrence Ross (SG)	Prob Tues	Personal - 10 / 08 / 20	3-4	5-2	+ -
Ross has returned to the team but still has to pass quarantine. It is anticipated that he will be available against the Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Evan Fournier (SG)	Prob Tues	Illness - 09 / 08 / 20	3-5	5-3	+ -
Fournier is fighting off a non-COVID-19 illness, but team officials expect that he will dress for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Aaron Gordon (PF)	out for season	Hamstring - 05 / 08 / 20	3-7	6-4	+ -
Gordon is likely to miss the remainder of the season after leaving the NBA bubble to get treatment for his strained left hamstring.
Michael Carter-Williams (PG)	Out indefinitely	Foot - 04 / 08 / 20	4-7	7-4	+ -
Carter-Williams is sidelined with a left foot strain, and there is no timetable for recovery.
James Ennis III (SF)	Prob Wed	Finger - 04 / 08 / 20	4-7	7-4	+ -
Ennis III has a dislocated finger, but he is likely to be in Wednesday's lineup against the Raptors.
Jonathan Isaac (PF)	out for season	Knee - 02 / 08 / 20	5-7	8-4	+ -
Isaac will be shut down for the remainder of the season after undergoing left knee surgery to repair a torn ACL and a meniscus tear.
Aaron Gordon (PF)	Prob Fri	Groin - 27 / 07 / 20	5-7	8-4	+ -
Gordon is nursing mild soreness in his left groin, but it is not expected to impede his status for Friday's tilt with the Nets.

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Serge Ibaka (PF)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 07 / 09 / 20	2-1	1-2	+ -
Ibaka is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to play against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second round.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)	Prob Sun	Knee - 21 / 08 / 20	4-5	2-7	+ -
Hollis-Jefferson is bothered by swelling in his left knee, but he is likely to be active for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 14 / 08 / 20	6-6	5-7	+ -
VanVleet will receive a day of rest and will not be available against the Nuggets on Friday.
OG Anunoby (SF)	Prob Mon	Knee - 12 / 08 / 20	7-6	5-8	+ -
Anunoby is dealing with with soreness in his right knee, but he is likely to be active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets.
Serge Ibaka (PF)	Prob Mon	Knee - 10 / 08 / 20	8-6	5-9	+ -
Ibaka is bothered by a right knee contusion, but he is expected to play against the Nets in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Prob Wed	Knee - 10 / 08 / 20	8-6	5-9	+ -
VanVleet missed the last game due to a hyperextended right knee, but he is likely to be available for Wednesday's contest against the 76ers.
Paul Watson (SG)	Doub Sun	Back - 09 / 08 / 20	8-7	5-10	+ -
Watson is dealing with soreness in his lower back, and he is not expected to be in the lineup Sunday against the Grizzlies.
Serge Ibaka (PF)	Prob Sun	Eye - 08 / 08 / 20	9-7	5-11	+ -
Ibaka was forced from the previous game due to an eye laceration, but he is likely to be active Sunday versus the Grizzlies.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)	day-to-day	Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20	11-7	5-13	+ -
Hollis-Jefferson exited Saturday's game with an ankle injury, and his return is in question.
Oshae Brissett (PF)	Out indefinitely	Knee - 31 / 07 / 20	11-7	5-13	+ -
Brissett is expected to be sideline for an extended period due to right knee surgery in order to remove loose bodies.