Mackenzie: Right now the team is still learning each other and the defensive schemes. With three new starters in the starting lineup (Landry Fields, Lowry and Valanciunas) along with two sub-par defenders in DeMar DeRozan and Andrea Bargnani, it's actually the second unit who is able to execute best defensively. This is evident as the Raptors have given up monstrous first quarters throughout the preseason. Attacking the rim and challenging a rookie defender who is still getting used to adjustments/rotations and will foul quickly should be a common approach by opponents and it's one the Raptors will have to deal with while Valanciunas pieces everything together. Herbert: FEED THE PEK. Then feed him some more. If it's me, I'm trying to get Valanciunas in early foul trouble. Then, if Bargnani's on Pek, put him in pick and roll situations. If it's Amir Johnson or Ed Davis on him, exploit the size advantage. If Aaron Gray is on him, then Aaron Gray is in the game! That's what the Wolves should want, so that's what the Wolves should do. #iwillneversurrender Harper: The 3-point shooting has to be good today. As good as the Raptors should be defensively, they've given up 3-point shooting in their first two games. Teams are shooting over 40% from downtown against them. The Wolves brought in better wing players that should be able to burn teams from the perimeter. Whether that means dribble penetration opens up the 3-point shot or the 3-point shot opens up dribble penetration