"Brandon Ingram made his debut for the Raptors and scored 19 points on 6 of 12 shooting from the field in just 22 minutes. Ingram was cool, calm, and collected as a scorer throughout. RJ Barrett also scored 19 points in this game, dropping in 3 threes, and adding four rebounds and 3 assists. Scottie Barnes struggled, scoring 1 point, going 0-for-6 from the field, while dishing out five assists and dominating defensively, notching three steals and consistently forcing turnovers."
"The Raptors, as a whole, were good defensively, forcing the Nuggets into 31 turnovers, which led to 34 fastbreak points. Elsewhere, Sandro Mamukelashvili also impressed in his debut, adding 15 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 23 minutes. Mamu made three of his five three-point attempts. The Raptors' ninth overall pick, Collin Murray-Boyles, scored four points and, despite rolling his ankle, played 16 minutes."
"Jonathan Mogbo started in place of Jakob Poeltl, who sat out with a sore back. There is still no update on Ulrich Chomche, who didn't participate in training camp due to a medical reason. Gradey Dick also struggled in this game, scoring just five points in 18 minutes and shooting 1 for 6 from the field. Jamal Shead added 11 points and five assists off the bench."
The Raptors lost their preseason opener to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Canada Series while showing defensive strength and mixed offensive performances. Brandon Ingram scored 19 points on 6-of-12 shooting in 22 minutes, and RJ Barrett added 19 points with three three-pointers, four rebounds and three assists. Scottie Barnes struggled offensively (0-for-6, one point) but contributed five assists, three steals and consistent defensive pressure. The team forced 31 turnovers, creating 34 fastbreak points. Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 15 points with six rebounds, two assists and two steals, and Collin Murray-Boyles played 16 minutes despite rolling an ankle. Jakob Poeltl sat out with a sore back and Jonathan Mogbo started in his place. Jamal Shead provided 11 points and five assists off the bench. The next preseason game is in Sacramento before the regular-season opener on October 22 in Atlanta.
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