The Toronto Raptors secured a 114-106 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on October 10, 2026, bouncing back from a lopsided opening loss. Playing in front of a packed Rogers Arena in Vancouver, the team showed significant offensive improvement after a week off. Their last result, a 114-106 win over the Clippers, provided a much-needed confidence boost following a 105-129 defeat to the Miami Heat on October 3.
The Raptors' shooting efficiency, a major problem against Miami, was excellent. They hit 51% from the field and 41% from three-point range. They also dominated the boards, outrebounding the Clippers by 16 and grabbing 10 more offensive rebounds.
Scottie Barnes had a quieter night scoring, going 4-for-10, but he contributed elsewhere with 10 rebounds and three assists. Starting center Jakob Poeltl added nine points and four rebounds, showing flashes of the physical play that earned him a big contract extension.
Beyond the established stars, the performances of two young players were closely watched. Rookie Ja'Kobe Walter, starting in place of the recovering Kawhi Leonard, struggled with just three points on 1-for-4 shooting. In contrast, second-year forward Collin Murray-Boyles made a strong case for more minutes off the bench. In 22 minutes, he stuffed the stat sheet with 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two blocks.
His Swiss Army knife versatility is exactly what the Raptors need. For Toronto to meet its championship aspirations this season, Murray-Boyles must maintain this impact and Walter needs to find his offensive rhythm when his number is called.
The team's playoff ceiling is directly tied to the health of two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. He has been held out of both preseason games as the club exercises extreme caution. After a summer with limited basketball activity, the priority is ensuring he is fully conditioned.
Head coach Darko Rajakovic told reporter Raegan Subban that Leonard is "on the right track." The superstar participated in a full practice with the team recently. Leonard himself emphasized his focus, telling Subban, "This game is fast-paced; you gotta be in the best condition to be able to sit in a stance on defense and carry the game for the entire game."
The preseason schedule continues quickly. Toronto's next fixture is at home against the New York Knicks on October 13, 2026. It presents another test for the team's refined offense and a chance for players like Walter to find a groove.
With Murray-Boyles pushing for a larger role and Poeltl needing to prove his value, internal competition is heating up. Every minute on the court matters as Coach Rajakovic finalizes his rotation before the regular season tips off. Fans can track the team's progress and view the full slate of games on our schedule page.
