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.