It’s silly to put too much stock into one game, an exhibition opener at that, but we did get some early intel on the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors from Monday’s loss to Denver.

The game, played in front of a Raptors-friendly crowd in Vancouver that still had plenty off oohs and aahs saved for all-time great Nikola Jokic and Canadian star Jamal Murray — who both oddly looked in mid-season form — provided a first look at the revamped Raptors.

Here are some thoughts:

How did Brandon Ingram’s debut go?

Brandon Ingram’s first game since December had some encouraging signs. He got to the free-throw line seven times (RJ Barrett led the team last season, averaging just over five trips per game) in only 22 minutes, got into the lane and finished well, and basically got any shot he wanted.

He didn’t

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