Raptors Set NBA Record, Streaking Towards Playoffs

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Toronto Raptors shocked the Orlando Magic with a historic 31-0 run, holding them scoreless

for 7 minutes and 48 seconds.

Across the first and second quarters.

That stretch tops the NBA's 30-year play-by-play record, beating Dallas's 30-0 from last December.

Scotty Barnes owned the floor at Power Forward, dishing a career high 15 assists to go with

23 points for his 28th.

Double-double.

Back-up center, Sandra Mamou Kalashvili exploded for 19 points off the bench, sparking the run

with a game-high plus 47 rating.

Players described it as pure lockdown defense, forcing turnovers and staying physical without

even noticing the streak build.

They called it fun, like practicing traps and hits, just flowing in the moment.

This victory boosts Toronto's 42 wins and 32 losses, 5th in the east and half a game ahead

of Atlanta for the final direct playoff.

Spot.

With 8 games left to dodge the play-in.

Milwaukee's elimination guarantees the Raptors at least postseason action, but they're

glued to the standings, fighting for every edge in this, razor-thin race.