In their win over the Magic, the Raptors quickly showed why one team is eying a deep playoff run and the other is still fighting to get in. (DaveZarum)
On Monday, the Raptors shot that narrative dead thanks in large part to another big night from Green, who scored 29 points on a white-hot 7-for-9 from beyond the arc, securing a convincing 118-109 victory.
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