Immanuel Quickley shined in the second half with 17 of his 24 points, helping the Toronto Raptors secure a narrow victory over the Orlando Magic, 104-102. Despite going scoreless in the last 2:52, the Raptors held on after Franz Wagner's last-second layup attempt failed. RJ Barrett contributed 22 points, while Jakob Poeltl recorded a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. For the Magic, Wagner led with 25 points, and Paolo Banchero added 23, including a crucial three-point play that briefly narrowed the Raptors' lead.

The Raptors managed to avoid a fourth consecutive loss, bolstered by Quickley's explosive finish to the third quarter, which sparked a 12-1 run. Meanwhile, the Magic, dealing with the absence of Jalen Suggs due to injury, have now lost four out of their last five games, all at home. This game highlights the Raptors' resilience and the Magic's ongoing struggles.

Canada is witnessing a surge in NBA players, attributed to a significant immigration policy change over 50 years ago. A new documentary, "Inbound," showcases how Pierre Trudeau's multiculturalism policy led to an influx of immigrants, whose descendants are now thriving in professional basketball. Key figures like Chris Boucher of the Toronto Raptors and other stars, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and RJ Barrett, share their experiences, highlighting the opportunity this program provided. The film aims to celebrate the diverse backgrounds that contribute to Canada's basketball success.

Canada's NBA presence has surged, thanks to a shift in immigration policy over 50 years ago. The documentary 'Inbound' highlights how the multiculturalism policy from the early 1970s has led to greater opportunities for athletes like Chris Boucher of the Toronto Raptors. The film showcases stories of players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and RJ Barrett, exploring their diverse backgrounds and the pathways carved by their families' immigration experiences.

According to executive producer Mark Starkey, these narratives reflect a rich heritage contributing to the thriving basketball culture in Canada, which now ranks second to the U.S. for NBA player production. The documentary aims to celebrate these untold stories, shining a light on the journey toward becoming a professional basketball player in Canada.

Canada's NBA presence has surged, thanks to a shift in immigration policy over 50 years ago. The documentary 'Inbound' highlights how the multiculturalism policy from the early 1970s has led to greater opportunities for athletes like Chris Boucher of the Toronto Raptors. The film showcases stories of players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and RJ Barrett, exploring their diverse backgrounds and the pathways carved by their families' immigration experiences.

According to executive producer Mark Starkey, these narratives reflect a rich heritage contributing to the thriving basketball culture in Canada, which now ranks second to the U.S. for NBA player production. The documentary aims to celebrate these untold stories, shining a light on the journey toward becoming a professional basketball player in Canada.