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Toronto Raptors Pre-season Update: Raptors Come from Behind to Beat Sacramento Kings

The Toronto Raptors started their pre-season off on the right foot, handing the Sacramento Kings a loss, 99-94.

#Raptors pour it on late for 99-94 preseason win vs Kings in Vancouver. DeRozan w/ 21 pts. #RTZ#WeTheNorthpic.twitter.com/olGtxWZJAs — Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) October 6, 2014

The Raps took the victory late on the strength of a Tyler Hansbrough three-pointer and two free throws before Louis Williams‘ three-point play locked up the win.

Let’s take a look at some of the points of interest from the Raptors first pre-season matchup.

Toronto Raptors Pre-Season Game Notes

1. Terrence Ross

After a good start to the game (11 pts, 2 steals, 6-13 shooting), Ross left the game with a knee contusion and is day-to-day.

Ross is day-to-day and will likely see a break in action as the Toronto Raptors look to give minutes Bruno Caboclo, Lucas Nogueira, and Will Cherry, who didn’t play on Sunday night.

2. Greg Stiemsma vs Jordan Hamilton vs Will Cherry

In the first installment of the battle for the final roster position between Stiemsma, Hamilton, and Cherry tonight, Hamilton impressed with 5 points on perfect shooting in about 8 minutes work.

Meanwhile, Stiemsma and Cherry disappointed. Steimsma fouled out after only 17 minutes of play and Cherry didn’t make it into the game.

Round 1 of this battle goes to Jordan Hamilton.

3. Louis Williams

Lou Williams is looking to make his mark as a second-unit contributor for the Toronto Raptors this season. He started off on the right foot, pouring in 12 pts, 2 assists, and 3 steals, including key buckets to secure the victory.

Performances like these will go a long way towards providing the extra rest the Raptors starters need this season.

Oct 5, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Sacramento Kings guard Nik Stauskas (10) moves past Toronto Raptors forward(25) in the second half at Rogers Arena. The Toronto Raptors won 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

4. Nik Stauskas

In his first taste of NBA-level action, Canadian Nik Stauskas showed both his shooting touch and inexperience.

He connected on 4-8 from the field, 2-2 from the free throw line, and 2-5 from beyond the arc. His 12 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound, and 1 steal is definitely a great start, playing just over 25 minutes.

However, Stauskas also committed four fouls and coughed the ball up four times. He’s young. He’ll learn.

What did you think of the game, Raps fans? Do you think the Toronto Raptors looks like the squad that tore through the Eastern Conference last year?