Toronto’s +30 Margin Tests Wagner-Led Magic Without Banchero

Toronto enters at 2-1 and No. 10 in the power index, while Orlando is 1-2 and No. 20, putting early-season ground on the line for both teams. The Raptors have outscored opponents by 30 points and allow 103.7 per game; the Magic have been outscored by 20 and allow 116.3. With Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs out, Franz Wagner—63 points and 19 assists in three games—must shoulder more creation, while Toronto’s RJ Barrett has also scored 63; Kawhi Leonard is out for the Raptors. The key is whether Toronto can keep Orlando below its 109.7-point scoring average or Wagner and Desmond Bane can crack a defense allowing just 103.7 per game.