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The Raptors found plenty of positives in the pre-season, from Dragić’s leadership to Trent’s defence

Things are starting to take for the Raptors now that the pre-season schedule is complete.

They released Freddie Gillespie and Reggie Perry on Wednesday, leaving Isaac Bonga, Sam Dekker and Ish Wainright to fight for one or possibly two roster spots in the practices leading up to the Oct. 20 season opener in Toronto.

More importantly, the Raptors got some questions answered in five pre-season games. Here are five things they learned:

  • The Dragon’s got some fire: Goran Dragiu0107 has emerged as a calming and important influence on a team full of energetic youngsters.