Raptors Let One Slip in Orlando as Quickley, Bane Clash in Heated Moment
Friday night in Orlando had a little bit of everything-high-octane offense, a dramatic fourth-quarter swing, and some serious tension between two competitive guards. Immanuel Quickley and Desmond Bane got into it midway through the second quarter, and while emotions ran high, it was the Magic who ultimately walked away with the win and the last word.
Let’s rewind to the second quarter. Quickley was pushing the pace on a fastbreak, looking to finish strong at the rim.
But Desmond Bane had other plans. Bane met Quickley with a hard foul, wrapping him up and sending him to the floor.
It wasn’t your average contest-it was physical, borderline excessive, and Quickley didn’t take it lightly. He immediately confronted Bane, and things escalated enough that officials had to step in and separate the two before it got out of hand.
That moment seemed to light a fire under both teams, but by the time the final buzzer sounded, it was Orlando celebrating a 130-120 comeback victory.
And for the Raptors, that one stung.
Toronto had control for most of the night, entering the fourth quarter with a 99-86 lead. They had been playing with pace, sharing the ball, and getting contributions up and down the roster.
But in the final 12 minutes, the wheels came off defensively. The Magic outscored the Raptors 44-21 in the fourth, flipping the script and stealing a win that Toronto had within its grasp.
Immanuel Quickley was one of six Raptors to score in double figures, finishing with 13 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and a steal. He shot 5-for-13 from the field, including 2-of-6 from three-point range. While the numbers were solid, they came in a game where Toronto needed more late-game execution-something that slipped through their fingers in that final frame.
Brandon Ingram led the scoring charge with 35 points and added three boards. Scottie Barnes chipped in 19 points and nine rebounds, continuing his strong all-around play. RJ Barrett added 16 points and five assists, Ja’Kobe Walter had 13 points and three rebounds, and Collin Murray-Boyles gave them 12 points and six boards off the bench.
Still, the Raptors couldn’t hold off an Orlando team that found its rhythm at just the right time.
Tempers flared between the Raptors and the Magic after Desmond Bane committed a hard foul on Immanuel Quickley 😳
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 31, 2026
Bane was hit with a flagrant 1 for the foul.
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With the loss, Toronto drops to 29-21 on the season. They’re still sitting in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, 1.5 games ahead of the 76ers and 2.5 up on the Magic, who just beat them. The Cavs are just half a game ahead, while Boston holds a two-game cushion at the top.
The good news? The Raptors won’t have to wait long to get back on the floor and shake this one off.
They’ll be back home to host the Utah Jazz on February 1 at 6 p.m. ET.
After a frustrating finish in Orlando, expect this group to come out with something to prove.