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React Pod: First impressions of Raptors starting 5 in preseason debut vs. Celtics

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 110-108 loss to the Boston Celtics in preseason. He looks at how the Raptors starting five performed, the off-nights from Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley, and then takes music recommendations from the live chat.


Three stars: Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Ochai Agbaji

Gerald Henderson award: Xavier Tillman


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