Scottie Barnes

Toronto Raptors (29-20, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (24-22, seventh in the Eastern Conference)Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Toronto will try to keep its four-game road win streak alive when the Raptors face Orlando.The Magic have gone 16-17 against Eastern Conference teams. Orlando ranks eighth in the Eastern Conference in rebounding with 44.2 rebounds. Paolo Banchero leads the Magic with 8.8 boards.The Raptors are 22-13 in Eastern Conference play. Toronto ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference scoring 52.3 points per game in the paint led by Scottie Barnes averaging 11.4.The Magic are shooting 46.3% from the field this season, 0.1 percentage points higher than the 46.2% the Raptors allow to opponents. The Raptors average 113.6 points per game, 2.0 fewer than the 115.6 the Magic give up to opponents.The teams play for the second time this season. The Raptors won the last matchup 107-106 on Dec. 30, with Jamal Shead scoring 19 points in the win.TOP PERFORMERS: Banchero is shooting 46.2% and averaging 21.9 points for the Magic. Desmond Bane is averaging 18.1 points over the last 10 games.Barnes is scoring 19.4 points per game and averaging 8.3 rebounds for the Raptors. Immanuel Quickley is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Magic: 4-6, averaging 109.5 points, 43.2 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.2 points per game.Raptors: 6-4, averaging 111.5 points, 43.8 rebounds, 29.6 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.6 points.INJURIES: Magic: Franz Wagner: out (ankle), Colin Castleton: out (thumb).Raptors: Jakob Poeltl: out (back).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

For the first time in nearly a month, Barnes has recorded double-doubles in consecutive games. However, there was a negative on Wednesday, as the All-Star hopeful finished with as many turnovers as assists -- five. Barnes' season-long fantasy value has been excellent, so there isn't too much need for concern following his output against the Knicks. The Raptors have two more games in Week 15, starting with the Magic on Friday.

Murray-Boyles will return to the starting five in his first game back from a thumb injury. He'll join the other regulars in the starting lineup to help get the Raptors off to a strong start as they look to put together a fifth straight win. The rookie is averaging 7.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, offering solid two-way ability on the wing.

New York Knicks (28-18, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (29-19, fourth in the Eastern Conference)Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raptors -1.5; over/under is 224.5BOTTOM LINE: Toronto heads into a matchup with New York as winners of four games in a row.The Raptors are 4-8 in division matchups. Toronto is fourth in the NBA with 29.6 assists per game led by Immanuel Quickley averaging 6.2.The Knicks are 7-3 against Atlantic Division teams. New York has an 11-14 record against teams over .500.The Raptors are shooting 47.2% from the field this season, 0.8 percentage points higher than the 46.4% the Knicks allow to opponents. The Knicks score 5.6 more points per game (117.5) than the Raptors allow their opponents to score (111.9).The teams play for the third time this season. The Knicks won the last matchup 117-101 on Dec. 10, with Jalen Brunson scoring 35 points in the victory.TOP PERFORMERS: Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.5 blocks for the Raptors. Quickley is averaging 16.5 points over the last 10 games.Mikal Bridges is scoring 15.7 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Knicks. Brunson is averaging 18.4 points and 2.4 rebounds over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Raptors: 6-4, averaging 114.0 points, 42.6 rebounds, 31.5 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.2 points per game.Knicks: 5-5, averaging 109.8 points, 48.2 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.7 points.INJURIES: Raptors: Jakob Poeltl: out (back), Collin Murray-Boyles: day to day (thumb).Knicks: None listed.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Darko Rajakovic wears many hats. As the Head Coach, he takes his leadership seriously, stands up for his players, and is always open and forthcoming. As an Offensive Coordinator, his system which encourages multiple passes and cuts has resulted the Raptors finishing in the top 7 in assists in each of his first two seasons [ ]