2018 NBA Preseason: Live highlights and updates from Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets

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The Toronto Raptors got off to a slow start against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, but they took care of business and put on a show for the fans in Montreal in what was the final game of the 2018 NBA Canada Series.

If you missed any of the action, check below for stats and highlights from Toronto's second-to-last preseason game.

Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets live updates

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9:25 p.m. - Chris Boucher ends the game with back-to-back triples! A fantastic way to end a memorable night in Montreal.


The Toronto Raptors win this one, 118-91.

9:20 p.m. - Chris Boucher doing what he does best.


9:11 p.m. - Cool moment in the fourth quarter: Chris Boucher, who grew up in Montreal, checked into the game for the first time to a standing ovation.


9:09 p.m. - The first of many assists to come from Kawhi Leonard to OG Anunoby:


9:05 p.m. - Here's your Delon Wright update:


9:04 p.m. - Never mind, Kawhi Leonard is checking back in the game!

8:54 p.m. - A strong third quarter has the Toronto Raptors up 91-70 against the Brooklyn Nets. One more quarter to go.


8:53 p.m. - Not sure what happened, but Delon Wright is heading back to the locker room. We'll provide an update if/when there is one.

8:50 p.m. - Kawhi Leonard heads to the bench at the 1:31 minute mark of the third quarter. He's probably done for the night.

8:48 p.m. - If you're looking for some updated stats ... there aren't any. According to Michael Grange, there's been an "in-arena computer meltdown." Fortunately we still have the scoreboard, and the Toronto Raptors currently lead 87-70.

8:46 p.m. - Should this count as an assist? Kawhi Leonard did set Danny Green up perfectly for a 3-pointer...


8:44 p.m. - Kawhi Leonard is getting some MVP chants from Toronto Raptors fans in Montreal tonight.

8:43 p.m. - Kawhi Leonard isn't scoring much tonight, but he's making plays on defense and setting up his teammates with open looks on offense. Another great all-around performance from him.

8:36 p.m. - That's the last we'll see of Kyle Lowry tonight. The four-time All-Star picked up two technical fouls and has been ejected.

8:32 p.m. - Kyle Lowry, Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam and Jonas Valanciunas have had a lot of success on both ends this quarter. Following a Valanciunas 3-pointer in transition, the Toronto Raptors now lead 70-62 with 8:16 to play in the third.

8:26 p.m. - The Toronto Raptors could be terrifying defensively this season. We're getting a taste of it this quarter, with Kyle Lowry, Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam switching basically everything in the backcourt.

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— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) October 11, 2018

8:23 p.m. - For the first time this preseason, Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry will play in the second half.

8:08 p.m. - The Toronto Raptors were much better in the second quarter ... but they still trail going into the second half.

8:05 p.m. - If you didn't know, Jarrett Allen is the type of dude who will dunk on anyone who dares stand in his way.


7:56 p.m. - Danny Green's third triple of the night gives the Toronto Raptors a brief 44-43 lead.

7:53 p.m. - Hall of Famer Gary Payton had some nice things to say about Kawhi Leonard on the broadcast. When asked which players he enjoys watching the most, he mentioned Kawhi, LeBron James and Stephen Curry.

7:51 p.m. - Fred VanVleet is on fire! He now has a game-high 11 points on 4-for-7 shooting from the field.

7:47 p.m. - The Bench Mob is back at it again! Some strong minutes by Fred VanVleet, Delon Wright and Pascal Siakam has the Toronto Raptors within five points.

7:45 p.m. - Pascal Siakam continues to look like a completely different player. Whereas he was primarily a finisher last season, he's created a couple of buckets for himself off the dribble in this one.


7:36 p.m. - Not the best of starts for the Toronto Raptors. They trail the Brooklyn Nets by eight points after one quarter.

Kawhi Leonard did a little bit of everything in the opening frame, recording four points, three assists, one steal and one block. Danny Green currently leads the way for the Raptors with six points.

On the Nets side, Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen and D'Angelo Russell have a combined 18 points.

7:28 p.m. - Kawhi Leonard is out here breaking ankles!


7:27 p.m. - Another assist by Kawhi Leonard, this time to Fred VanVleet on a drive and kick. He's looking more and more comfortable by the game.

Just look at how much attention Kawhi draws when he puts the ball on the floor:

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7:23 p.m. - GET THAT WEAK STUFF OUT OF HERE!


7:22 p.m. - Kawhi Leonard's first bucket of the night comes on a smooth drive and finish with his left hand.

7:20 p.m. - First break in the action. The Brooklyn Nets currently lead the Toronto Raptors 17-10.

Kawhi Leonard is yet to score, but he already has two assists in five minutes of action. He had three assists in 38 minutes of preseason action entering this game.

7:15 p.m. - And Danny Green hits another! We're getting a good look at what the veteran brings to the table early in this one.

7:12 p.m. - Danny Green gets the Toronto Raptors on the board with a triple in transition, set up by Kawhi Leonard.


7:08 p.m. - Starting for the Brooklyn Nets: D'Angelo Russell, Joe Harris, Caris LeVert, Jared Dudley and Jarrett Allen.

6:06 p.m. - Starting for the Toronto Raptors tonight: Kyle Lowry, Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard, OG Anunoby and Serge Ibaka.

5:29 p.m. - No Norman Powell for the Raptors against the Brooklyn Nets. He's dealing with a couple of leg injuries but is expected to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, per Michael Grange.

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Scott Rafferty is a Senior NBA Editor for The Sporting News