"Brandon Ingram got to display his above-the-break 3-point shooting very early as the beneficiary of a Mogbo short roll pass, and then a baseline-corner-atb sequence for two separate makes. It was immediately different from game 1 of the preseason, as the Raptors were succeeding in the halfcourt, and not necessarily reliant on getting out and running. A different bring up ball handler nearly every time and playing in space."
"The Raptors worked their way back - at least some of the way - by putting out a lineup that could support Ingram with screening on one side, and could defend like hell on the other. They asked their star to worm his way to buckets and to points and he did - with gusto and sticktuitiveness. They linked together that lineup with their bench squad to piece together an 11-0 run (capped off by yet another Mamu triple) and found themselves back within 2."
"Brandon Ingram praised Coach Darko: "He's intense. All the time." Ingram said with a smile about his coach. "He talks about aggressiveness and dominating on the defensive end. Letting the offense come easy from the defensive end. He's been very present every single day. When we come in here, we expect energy from him. And he brings it every time.""
Brandon Ingram showcased reliable above-the-break three-point shooting early, benefiting from Mogbo’s short-roll pass and a baseline-corner sequence. The Raptors found halfcourt success rather than relying on transition, using varied ball handlers and spacing. Ingram scored 14 of the team’s first 20 points on 5-of-6 shooting and helped the Raptors keep pace with the Kings. Toronto then deployed a lineup emphasizing screening and tough defense to support Ingram, sparking an 11-0 run capped by a Mamu three that cut the deficit to two. Ingram praised Coach Darko’s intensity; the coach noted Ingram’s commitment, film study, and care for teammates.
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