Raptors at Magic 4/19/19 - NBA Playoffs Picks & Predictions

The Friday NBA Playoff schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic from the Amway Center. The second-seeded Raptors dropped the series opener at home, but bounced back on Tuesday night with a dominating 111-82 home victory. Toronto exploded for 39 points during the third quarter and shot 48 percent overall.

Toronto F Kawhi Leonard poured in a game high 37 points on a 15-for-22 shooting performance. Kyle Lowry contributed 22 points and seven assists for the Raptors. The Orlando Magic were nine games above .500 at home during the regular season and now own home court advantage in this best-of-seven series. In Game Two, Orlando trailed by 12 points at halftime and never made a second half run. The Magic were outscored by 16 points in the paint and turned the ball over 17 times on the night.

Orlando F Aaron Gordon tallied a team high 20 points on 8-for-12 shooting and grabbed five rebounds. Terrence Ross added 15 points in 27 minutes off the bench for the Magic.