This long road trip ? longest in franchise history ? suddenly doesn't look so long or tough anymore.

It could become a joy ride.

The Orlando Magic, who hung around like a hound dog looking for a handout, came from behind to sting the Toronto Raptors 90-85 Wednesday night, moving into a tie with the Boston Celtics for the No. 4 spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

The Magic improved to 31-26, while the Raptors (29-30) absorbed their ninth consecutive loss. After being pummeled ? almost embarrassed ? around the basket throughout the game, the Magic rose up and defended like giants down the stretch, holding the Raptors scoreless for the final five minutes.