The Orlando Magic's playoff run is off to a good start after they stunned the Toronto Raptors on the road to take Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first round matchup.
The Magic, which entered the playoffs as the seventh seed, worked all season long to reach this far, and Aaron Gordon said postgame that Orlando is just getting started.
"We've got more in the tank. We're not satisfied."
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Orlando had seven players score in double figures, led by DJ Augustin who hit the game-winning triple. He finished with 25 points and six assists. Aaron Gordon, meanwhile, had a double-double with 10 points and 10 boards.
Kawhi Leonard led the Raptors with 25 points and six rebounds, while Pascal Siakam added 24 points and nine boards. Kyle Lowry struggled all game long and was held scoreless in 34 minutes, although he had eight assists and seven boards.
The Magic made it clear that they were no pushovers, leading by as much as 16 points midway through the second quarter before the Raptors came roaring back with a 20-2 run to close the third frame leading by nine, 76-65.
In the fourth quarter, Toronto was still up by six with around seven minutes left before Orlando clawed their way back to tie the game. Augustin then sealed the 104-101 win with his clutch 3-pointer.
Game 2 will be on Tuesday in Toronto before the series shifts to Orlando for Games 3 and 4 next Friday and Sunday.
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