Raptors push pace in preseason, leaning on defense and transition as they stage a deeper rotation. Poeltl signals curiosity about how the team adapts to slower, traditional styles, while Darko Rajakovic tests 11-12 man lineups to sustain tempo without losing bite. Watch the second unit—Shead, Dick, Agbaji, Murray-Boyles, Mamukelashvili—to see who earns minutes with the starters. Fouling discipline becomes the balance between aggressive pressure and keeping games manageable.