Olivier Sarr's buzzer-beater sealed a 113-112 win for Toronto over Washington, capping a tense late sequence after an 8-0 Wizards run. Immanuel Quickley led Toronto with 18 points, while RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes added solid contributions as the Raptors extended their preseason streak to three straight. CJ McCollum topped Washington with 19, and Will Riley sparked a late rally before Jared Rhoden's inbound lob set up the game-winner. Toronto heads to Boston next.

Brandon Ingram returned for Toronto, joining Barrett, Barnes and Quickley as a likely opening lineup in the preseason. Ingram and Barrett each scored 19; Poeltl sat with a back issue and Mogbo started in his stead, signaling depth behind the top five. Denver’s Jokic and Murray provided the test, while Toronto eyeed health and film to shape a rotation ahead of a Oct. 22 opener versus Atlanta.

Jamal Murray led Denver with 17 as the Nuggets showed offensive balance and Jokic gravity. The Raptors will monitor Poeltl’s return and refine the rotation after the Vancouver test, with a demanding early schedule that includes Sacramento soon and a Week 1 matchup against the Hawks.