On October 18th , the NBA preseason continued, with the Toronto Raptors defeating the Brooklyn Nets 119-114. After four intense quarters, the Raptors withstood the Nets' comeback in the final quarter to secure another preseason victory.

After the game started, Barnes was in hot form, scoring 13 points in a single quarter, helping the Raptors establish a double-digit lead early. Although Porter Jr. hit consecutive outside shots to help the Nets catch up, the Raptors' offense was more fierce, ending the first quarter with a 37-27 lead.

In the second quarter, with Barrett and Quickley scoring, the Raptors regained control of the rhythm and expanded their lead. At the end of the half, the Raptors led by 16 points, 72-56.

After the break, the Nets tightened their defense, with Mykhailiuk and Williams leading the team in multiple drives to the basket, gradually closing the gap. At the end of the third quarter, the Raptors still led 97-86.

In the final quarter, Quickley calmly controlled the game, providing assists to Barnes and Ingram. The Raptors regained the lead thanks to their solid free throw shooting and defense. Ultimately, the Raptors defeated the Nets 119-114.

Nets player statistics

Porter Jr. 34 points, 10 rebounds , 3 assists; Williams 20 points , 2 rebounds; Jermyn 14 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Claxton 13 points, 11 rebounds , 5 assists; Thomas 7 points , 1 rebound , 6 assists; T. Martin 7 points, 6 rebounds; Mann 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Sharp 6 points, 4 rebounds , 5 assists

Raptors player statistics

Barnes had 31 points, 6 rebounds , and 4 assists; Barrett had 25 points , 4 rebounds , and 4 assists; Quickley had 18 points , 3 rebounds , and 10 assists; Ingram had 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists; Poeltl had 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 1 assist; Mamukelashvili had 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists; Dick had 7 points , 3 rebounds, and 1 assist.