LAS VEGAS — Over the course of the past two days, Magic summer league coach Ameer Bahhur had stressed to his team playing with controlled pace and limiting their turnovers.
Although Orlando had its moments and fought hard in its second Las Vegas Summer League game Sunday against Toronto at Thomas & Mack Center, the group failed to take care of the ball when it fell to 0-2 out west.
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The sides committed a total of 51 turnovers combined, with the Magic recording more with 29. Toronto took full advantage with 44 points off their takeaways and held on 89-86 in a defensive battle.
Magic second-year pro Tristan da Silva got off to a fast start when he drilled his first three shots from beyond the arc and seemed to be in control of finding his spots on the floor.
Despite picking up two fouls in the first quarter, da Silva remained aggressive with the ball in his hands, converting an and-one in transition late in the second quarter.
His sharp-shooting powered a 18-point performance with 5 rebounds, but he missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer in the closing moments.
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Magic second-round pick Noah Penda appeared more comfortable in his second summer league game compared to his first.
The 6-foot-7 forward from France did a little bit of everything on both ends of the court racking up 9 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists and a block.
Penda portrayed his ability to knock down shots from the outside when he pulled up off the dribble and converted a triple in the first half. He also continued to make his presence everywhere he could on defense.
Fellow rookie Jase Richardson distributed the ball well early with 3 assists in the first half. The 6-1 guard from Michigan State was able to get to the free throw line in the second half, which helped him reach 19 points (8 of 9 FTs), when he finished through contact using his 6-6 wingspan to his advantage.
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Seventeen of his 19 points were scored in the second half.
Toronto’s aggressive ball pressure gave Orlando a myriad of issues in the second quarter, a frame that the Raptors opened on an 18-5 run.
Still, the Magic only trailed by 5 at the break and were able to pick up their own defensive intensity in the third quarter. Although Orlando was able to regain its lead in the third, it led by 2 entering the fourth.
The Magic had help off the bench when 6-5 guard Wendell Moore Jr. posted an efficient 22 points with a pair of triples and 6-4 guard Alondes Williams added 14 with 4 boards, 3 assists and 2 steals.
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Orlando regulars Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac and Anthony Black were sitting courtside Sunday to show their support of the Magic summer league squad.
The Magic are off Monday before facing the Thunder on the first night of a back-to-back Tuesday (6:30, NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network Florida).
Orlando plays the Nets the next night (7:30, NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network Florida).
Jason Beede can be reached at jbeede@orlandosentinel.com