Heat 104, Raptors 112: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Miami Heat (7-8) play against the Toronto Raptors (7-7) at Scotiabank Arena
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday November 16, 2022
Miami Heat 104, Toronto Raptors 112 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Heat’s loss in Toronto to open a four-game trip miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… The Heat were outrebounded 42-23 and committed a season-high 23 turnovers. Gabe Vincent: “Looking at the box score, it just looked like a misprint.” – 11:55 PM
Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Heat’s loss in Toronto to open a four-game trip miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… The Heat were outrebounded 42-23 and committed a season-high 23 turnovers. Gabe Vincent: “Looking at the box score, it just looked like a misprint.” – 11:55 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Cam Payne bouncing back quite nicely from that 4-of-17 shooting night in Miami. Already up to 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting – 11:31 PM
Cam Payne bouncing back quite nicely from that 4-of-17 shooting night in Miami. Already up to 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting – 11:31 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Another character win for the Raptors … let’s break it down in the latest #SmithAndJones VLOG pic.twitter.com/rdes2zMw81 – 11:19 PM
Another character win for the Raptors … let’s break it down in the latest #SmithAndJones VLOG pic.twitter.com/rdes2zMw81 – 11:19 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Stephen Curry with the sixth 30-point first half in Footprint Center since @Stathead‘s data on halves picked up in 96-97.
The other 5:
Kobe Bryant, 30, 2006
James Harden, 33, 2017
Jimmy Butler, 30, 2019
Joel Embiid, 30, 2019
Devin Booker, 30, 2019 – 11:19 PM
Stephen Curry with the sixth 30-point first half in Footprint Center since @Stathead‘s data on halves picked up in 96-97.
The other 5:
Kobe Bryant, 30, 2006
James Harden, 33, 2017
Jimmy Butler, 30, 2019
Joel Embiid, 30, 2019
Devin Booker, 30, 2019 – 11:19 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I guess Anthony Lamb has to be the new Otto Porter Jr. for this team – 11:10 PM
I guess Anthony Lamb has to be the new Otto Porter Jr. for this team – 11:10 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Early version on Raptors-Heat: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/an… – 11:04 PM
Early version on Raptors-Heat: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/an… – 11:04 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Steph just did his signature “HERE COMES MY HEAT CHECK DRIBBLE DRIBBLE DRIBBLE CROSS HESI TWEEN SCREEN pass pass open layup” thing – 10:59 PM
Steph just did his signature “HERE COMES MY HEAT CHECK DRIBBLE DRIBBLE DRIBBLE CROSS HESI TWEEN SCREEN pass pass open layup” thing – 10:59 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
FVV swatting away the Barnes ‘sophomore slump’ narrative: “Nobody around here is worried about him… There’s not any young player I would trade him for… Obviously he can play better, we all know that, but trying to make a conclusion about him as a player is pretty ridiculous” pic.twitter.com/Kq3sZIvtYo – 10:55 PM
FVV swatting away the Barnes ‘sophomore slump’ narrative: “Nobody around here is worried about him… There’s not any young player I would trade him for… Obviously he can play better, we all know that, but trying to make a conclusion about him as a player is pretty ridiculous” pic.twitter.com/Kq3sZIvtYo – 10:55 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“I’m just gonna trust in the work … I feel like your work will show,” — Scottie Barnes on his recent shooting slump. Barnes had 19 pts on 9-of-14 shooting with 6 assists in Raptors win over Miami. pic.twitter.com/rkYwLMHvsu – 10:51 PM
“I’m just gonna trust in the work … I feel like your work will show,” — Scottie Barnes on his recent shooting slump. Barnes had 19 pts on 9-of-14 shooting with 6 assists in Raptors win over Miami. pic.twitter.com/rkYwLMHvsu – 10:51 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Five Degrees of Heat from Wednesday’s 112-104 loss in Toronto: sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…
1. Close, but not close enough.
2. A 21-0 Raptors run turns the game.
3. Lowry’s return this time a loss.
4. Jovic starts at center and sizzles early.
5. No Adebayo, no Herro. – 10:51 PM
Five Degrees of Heat from Wednesday’s 112-104 loss in Toronto: sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…
1. Close, but not close enough.
2. A 21-0 Raptors run turns the game.
3. Lowry’s return this time a loss.
4. Jovic starts at center and sizzles early.
5. No Adebayo, no Herro. – 10:51 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Barnes said VanVleet + Siakam both texted him on this trip to keep being aggressive. Asked whether his ankle is bothering him, he says “not at all.” – 10:43 PM
Barnes said VanVleet + Siakam both texted him on this trip to keep being aggressive. Asked whether his ankle is bothering him, he says “not at all.” – 10:43 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Karl-Anthony Towns: “I think the starting unit is doing its job now. We’re doing good but we got some good tests to see how much we really are improving. Philly and the Heat on Monday.
We got some good tests. We say we’re getting better. We got to show it now.” – 10:42 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns: “I think the starting unit is doing its job now. We’re doing good but we got some good tests to see how much we really are improving. Philly and the Heat on Monday.
We got some good tests. We say we’re getting better. We got to show it now.” – 10:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Obviously no Bam Adebayo for Miami tonight in Toronto, but that might have been the best I’ve ever seen OG Anunoby play. If he can even be remotely that effective offensively on a regular basis, that would be a game changer for the Raptors. 32 points tonight & took the game over. – 10:28 PM
Obviously no Bam Adebayo for Miami tonight in Toronto, but that might have been the best I’ve ever seen OG Anunoby play. If he can even be remotely that effective offensively on a regular basis, that would be a game changer for the Raptors. 32 points tonight & took the game over. – 10:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker has already attempted more FTs tonight than #Suns did as a team Monday night at Miami.
PHX: 2-of-4 at Heat (Booker 1-of-2, Torrey Craig 1-of-2).
Booker: 5-of-5 tonight vs. #Warriors. – 10:26 PM
Devin Booker has already attempted more FTs tonight than #Suns did as a team Monday night at Miami.
PHX: 2-of-4 at Heat (Booker 1-of-2, Torrey Craig 1-of-2).
Booker: 5-of-5 tonight vs. #Warriors. – 10:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Phoenix Suns vs. Heat: 4 FTAs
Devin Booker in first 7 minutes vs. Warriors: 5 FTAs – 10:26 PM
Phoenix Suns vs. Heat: 4 FTAs
Devin Booker in first 7 minutes vs. Warriors: 5 FTAs – 10:26 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
VanVleet on facing Lowry: “It’s funny for me. There’s nothing he can do to frustrate me. It’s annoying when he tricks the refs but other than that it’s just fun watching him still do what he does. I thought he was old 3 years ago… It’s a fun chess match.” – 10:25 PM
VanVleet on facing Lowry: “It’s funny for me. There’s nothing he can do to frustrate me. It’s annoying when he tricks the refs but other than that it’s just fun watching him still do what he does. I thought he was old 3 years ago… It’s a fun chess match.” – 10:25 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“If you were trying to teach a young guy how to play, you’d just say, ‘Watch Thad.'” – VanVleet – 10:22 PM
“If you were trying to teach a young guy how to play, you’d just say, ‘Watch Thad.'” – VanVleet – 10:22 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
#MIAvsTOR final stats:
Strus: 20pts, 3reb & 2stl
Lowry: 19pts & 4 3PM
Vincent: 16pts, 5ast & 2reb
Martin: 14pts, 9reb & 2blk
Butler: 13pts & 5ast
Jović: 13pts & 3reb pic.twitter.com/HnEa30AMam – 10:21 PM
#MIAvsTOR final stats:
Strus: 20pts, 3reb & 2stl
Lowry: 19pts & 4 3PM
Vincent: 16pts, 5ast & 2reb
Martin: 14pts, 9reb & 2blk
Butler: 13pts & 5ast
Jović: 13pts & 3reb pic.twitter.com/HnEa30AMam – 10:21 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“There’s nothing he can do that can frustrate me. It’s annoying when he tricks the ref.” – VanVleet on Lowry – 10:19 PM
“There’s nothing he can do that can frustrate me. It’s annoying when he tricks the ref.” – VanVleet on Lowry – 10:19 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“I still feel like shit” — VanVleet said he had ‘the worse cold in the world’, but not COVID. Symptoms better, but still not 100 per cent. VanVleet had 23&8. pic.twitter.com/AMkjqWs8c5 – 10:19 PM
“I still feel like shit” — VanVleet said he had ‘the worse cold in the world’, but not COVID. Symptoms better, but still not 100 per cent. VanVleet had 23&8. pic.twitter.com/AMkjqWs8c5 – 10:19 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
A strong defence of Scottie Barnes from VanVleet: “I wouldn’t trade him for any other young player.” – 10:18 PM
A strong defence of Scottie Barnes from VanVleet: “I wouldn’t trade him for any other young player.” – 10:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker drive, draws foul on Wiggins. Two fouls on Wiggins
Expected to hear roar from crowd considering he only took two free throws Monday at Miami.
Hits both. Tied 9-9. #Suns #Warriors – 10:17 PM
Booker drive, draws foul on Wiggins. Two fouls on Wiggins
Expected to hear roar from crowd considering he only took two free throws Monday at Miami.
Hits both. Tied 9-9. #Suns #Warriors – 10:17 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“I still feel like shit. … It took all of about three minutes before I realized I wasn’t a hundred percent yet.” – VanVleet – 10:16 PM
“I still feel like shit. … It took all of about three minutes before I realized I wasn’t a hundred percent yet.” – VanVleet – 10:16 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“He looked fresh as a daisy out there.” Nurse on the eternally youthful Thad Young (12/8 in 27m): pic.twitter.com/9deD6kuHS6 – 10:16 PM
“He looked fresh as a daisy out there.” Nurse on the eternally youthful Thad Young (12/8 in 27m): pic.twitter.com/9deD6kuHS6 – 10:16 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Nick Nurse heard Dalano Banton’s ankle sprain “wasn’t too good,” but no word beyond that. – 10:13 PM
Nick Nurse heard Dalano Banton’s ankle sprain “wasn’t too good,” but no word beyond that. – 10:13 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat’s defense was actually solid tonight on the initial possession, but the second opportunities are what really hurt.
Toronto finished with a below average half-court offensive rating of 89.7 points per 100 half-court plays tonight. – 10:09 PM
Heat’s defense was actually solid tonight on the initial possession, but the second opportunities are what really hurt.
Toronto finished with a below average half-court offensive rating of 89.7 points per 100 half-court plays tonight. – 10:09 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
23 rebounds by the Heat tonight ties the second-fewest in team history.
Combine that with giving Toronto 29 points off turnovers, and this one isn’t terribly hard to decipher. – 10:05 PM
23 rebounds by the Heat tonight ties the second-fewest in team history.
Combine that with giving Toronto 29 points off turnovers, and this one isn’t terribly hard to decipher. – 10:05 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Takeaways and details from the Heat’s loss to the Raptors in Toronto miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Heat led by 11 points in the third quarter, but rebounding and turnover issues ultimately were too much to overcome – 10:04 PM
NEW: Takeaways and details from the Heat’s loss to the Raptors in Toronto miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Heat led by 11 points in the third quarter, but rebounding and turnover issues ultimately were too much to overcome – 10:04 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
juancho with zero points in 23 minutes but a plus-17. lowry must be so proud. – 10:04 PM
juancho with zero points in 23 minutes but a plus-17. lowry must be so proud. – 10:04 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
The Miami Heat had one player with a positive plus-minus tonight. Wanna guess who? – 10:04 PM
The Miami Heat had one player with a positive plus-minus tonight. Wanna guess who? – 10:04 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I’m very disappointed we didn’t get any of the typical Raptors-Heat weirdness tonight. I figured we’d get OT or a crazy comeback or something. Oh well! – 10:04 PM
I’m very disappointed we didn’t get any of the typical Raptors-Heat weirdness tonight. I figured we’d get OT or a crazy comeback or something. Oh well! – 10:04 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Move over .500 will have to wait as shorthanded Heat fall 112-104 in Toronto. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 10:03 PM
Move over .500 will have to wait as shorthanded Heat fall 112-104 in Toronto. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 10:03 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Spo after dealing with this Raptors team for 47 minutes. pic.twitter.com/I8QmAJJPfr – 9:59 PM
Spo after dealing with this Raptors team for 47 minutes. pic.twitter.com/I8QmAJJPfr – 9:59 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
that was a complete second half performance with your best players being your best players followed up by thad and boucher being key contributors.
gotta feel good about that one. – 9:58 PM
that was a complete second half performance with your best players being your best players followed up by thad and boucher being key contributors.
gotta feel good about that one. – 9:58 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
FINAL: Raptors 112, Heat 104. Turnover and rebounding issues hurt the Heat throughout the game. Raptors finished with 20 more field-goal attempts. – 9:58 PM
FINAL: Raptors 112, Heat 104. Turnover and rebounding issues hurt the Heat throughout the game. Raptors finished with 20 more field-goal attempts. – 9:58 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Winderman’s view: Nikola Jovic (mostly) seizes his moment, but Heat come up short. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 9:57 PM
Winderman’s view: Nikola Jovic (mostly) seizes his moment, but Heat come up short. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 9:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
OG Anunoby tonight:
32 PTS
10 REB
13-18 FG
Season high. pic.twitter.com/DUWjWwJQ8k – 9:57 PM
OG Anunoby tonight:
32 PTS
10 REB
13-18 FG
Season high. pic.twitter.com/DUWjWwJQ8k – 9:57 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Five Takeaways from Heat’s Loss to Raptors
@5ReasonsSports fivereasonssports.com/news/five-take… – 9:57 PM
Five Takeaways from Heat’s Loss to Raptors
@5ReasonsSports fivereasonssports.com/news/five-take… – 9:57 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
‘Topes win! 112-104. 32 and 10 from O.G., 23-8 from VanVleet, 15 and 10 from Boucher and 15-10 for Boucher.
Nice win in a battle between two undermanned teams. – 9:57 PM
‘Topes win! 112-104. 32 and 10 from O.G., 23-8 from VanVleet, 15 and 10 from Boucher and 15-10 for Boucher.
Nice win in a battle between two undermanned teams. – 9:57 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Two instances of the Heat being held under 80 shots this season:
— vs. Toronto, Oct. 22 (77)
— at Toronto, tonight (66)
Tonight’s total was Miami’s lowest in FGA’s since 12/11/17 at Memphis (also 66). – 9:57 PM
Two instances of the Heat being held under 80 shots this season:
— vs. Toronto, Oct. 22 (77)
— at Toronto, tonight (66)
Tonight’s total was Miami’s lowest in FGA’s since 12/11/17 at Memphis (also 66). – 9:57 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nurse’s biggest concern, sans Siakam & Co, was the late-game O – something he reiterated before tonight’s game. It was an issue in Indiana (albeit on the 2nd night of a back-to-back), but the Raptors have now closed out 2 undermanned wins with solid execution down the stretch. – 9:55 PM
Nurse’s biggest concern, sans Siakam & Co, was the late-game O – something he reiterated before tonight’s game. It was an issue in Indiana (albeit on the 2nd night of a back-to-back), but the Raptors have now closed out 2 undermanned wins with solid execution down the stretch. – 9:55 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 6, Heat shooting FTs with 35.5 seconds left
Who’d a’thunk these teams would be in a tight finish – 9:53 PM
Raptors up 6, Heat shooting FTs with 35.5 seconds left
Who’d a’thunk these teams would be in a tight finish – 9:53 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
126-101. #Celtics win their 8th straight over the #Hawks and remain the most dominant offense in the #NBA, with the ability to turn up the heat defensively.
#Pelicans and #Bulls round out the road trip. #Mavericks visit Boston one week from today. – 9:49 PM
126-101. #Celtics win their 8th straight over the #Hawks and remain the most dominant offense in the #NBA, with the ability to turn up the heat defensively.
#Pelicans and #Bulls round out the road trip. #Mavericks visit Boston one week from today. – 9:49 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Best Scottie Barnes game in weeks. He did it with the jumper in the 1st half, but that was more ‘taking what the defence was giving him’ than ‘settling’, and he’s made a concerted effort to attack in the 2nd half. Also far more engaged defensively. Nice bounce back. – 9:48 PM
Best Scottie Barnes game in weeks. He did it with the jumper in the 1st half, but that was more ‘taking what the defence was giving him’ than ‘settling’, and he’s made a concerted effort to attack in the 2nd half. Also far more engaged defensively. Nice bounce back. – 9:48 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Just a tremendous 29-9 night so far for O.G. as Raptors up 4 with 3:12 left – 9:45 PM
Just a tremendous 29-9 night so far for O.G. as Raptors up 4 with 3:12 left – 9:45 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Well that’s just a tough possession
Second chance points
Caleb Martin is defending at a HIGH level – 9:44 PM
Well that’s just a tough possession
Second chance points
Caleb Martin is defending at a HIGH level – 9:44 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raptors have 23 more FGA than Miami, and lead 104-100 with 3:12 left. – 9:43 PM
The Raptors have 23 more FGA than Miami, and lead 104-100 with 3:12 left. – 9:43 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
These Raptors always give the Heat offense fits. Last season’s season-high in turnovers (23) also came against Toronto. – 9:43 PM
These Raptors always give the Heat offense fits. Last season’s season-high in turnovers (23) also came against Toronto. – 9:43 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Jimmy sinks a pair of free throws and we’ve cut the lead to 2 with 4 minutes remaining
📺 Bally Sports Sun – 9:42 PM
Jimmy sinks a pair of free throws and we’ve cut the lead to 2 with 4 minutes remaining
📺 Bally Sports Sun – 9:42 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
kyle lowry is on a mission, raps gotta be sharp closing this one out – 9:39 PM
kyle lowry is on a mission, raps gotta be sharp closing this one out – 9:39 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Just name Thad Young the captain of this year’s Luke Walton All-Stars already, @Zach Lowe – 9:38 PM
Just name Thad Young the captain of this year’s Luke Walton All-Stars already, @Zach Lowe – 9:38 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Lowry is getting to his spots a bit and trying to set tone, which I like
But it doesn’t feel Jimmy is even involved at the moment – 9:35 PM
Lowry is getting to his spots a bit and trying to set tone, which I like
But it doesn’t feel Jimmy is even involved at the moment – 9:35 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Gabe making some big plays to get the 4th Q started pic.twitter.com/2Ol1r32kin – 9:32 PM
Gabe making some big plays to get the 4th Q started pic.twitter.com/2Ol1r32kin – 9:32 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Ah, this is turning into the Raps-Heat foul-heavy slog that we’re familiar with. – 9:31 PM
Ah, this is turning into the Raps-Heat foul-heavy slog that we’re familiar with. – 9:31 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
I think I know where Dewayne Dedmon got hit pic.twitter.com/5fB4vonGB0 – 9:30 PM
I think I know where Dewayne Dedmon got hit pic.twitter.com/5fB4vonGB0 – 9:30 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
I believe Dwayne Dedmon just took O.G. Anunoby’s knee(s) in a delicate place. – 9:28 PM
I believe Dwayne Dedmon just took O.G. Anunoby’s knee(s) in a delicate place. – 9:28 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Gabe Vincent and Dewayne Dedmon have scored Miami’s last 16 points. – 9:26 PM
Gabe Vincent and Dewayne Dedmon have scored Miami’s last 16 points. – 9:26 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors up 84-79 to start the 4th. Masterful third by VanVleet as he puts up 13 & 4. He and Anunoby lead Raptors with 23 each. – 9:24 PM
Raptors up 84-79 to start the 4th. Masterful third by VanVleet as he puts up 13 & 4. He and Anunoby lead Raptors with 23 each. – 9:24 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
That quarter showed how much the Heat are missing Bam. Playing drop with Dedmon and Jovic and FVV ripped it apart. – 9:23 PM
That quarter showed how much the Heat are missing Bam. Playing drop with Dedmon and Jovic and FVV ripped it apart. – 9:23 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors outscored Miami 25-9 to close the 3rd quarter, including a 21-0 run, to turn an 11-point deficit into a 5-point lead going into the 4th. VanVleet, Anunoby and Barnes scored 28 of Toronto’s 30 3rd-quarter points on 11-17 FG. – 9:23 PM
The Raptors outscored Miami 25-9 to close the 3rd quarter, including a 21-0 run, to turn an 11-point deficit into a 5-point lead going into the 4th. VanVleet, Anunoby and Barnes scored 28 of Toronto’s 30 3rd-quarter points on 11-17 FG. – 9:23 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Ended that with a little momentum, Q4 incoming pic.twitter.com/Cb2dLbrnkF – 9:22 PM
Ended that with a little momentum, Q4 incoming pic.twitter.com/Cb2dLbrnkF – 9:22 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors turn a 21-0 run into an 84-79 lead after 3; VanVleet and Anunoby have 23 each and Banton’s night is done with a left ankle sprain – 9:21 PM
Raptors turn a 21-0 run into an 84-79 lead after 3; VanVleet and Anunoby have 23 each and Banton’s night is done with a left ankle sprain – 9:21 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Via raps:
INJURY UPDATE: Dalano Banton, left ankle sprain, will not return. – 9:21 PM
Via raps:
INJURY UPDATE: Dalano Banton, left ankle sprain, will not return. – 9:21 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of third quarter: Raptors 84, Heat 79. If you can believe it, Heat led by 11 and the Raptors led by 10 in the period. – 9:21 PM
End of third quarter: Raptors 84, Heat 79. If you can believe it, Heat led by 11 and the Raptors led by 10 in the period. – 9:21 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Raptors 84, Heat 79 at end of three (and it could have been worse). Heat with 19 turnovers, being outrebounded 33-19. – 9:21 PM
Raptors 84, Heat 79 at end of three (and it could have been worse). Heat with 19 turnovers, being outrebounded 33-19. – 9:21 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Dalano Banton is done for the night with a left ankle sprain. Raps lead 84-79 after 3. – 9:20 PM
Dalano Banton is done for the night with a left ankle sprain. Raps lead 84-79 after 3. – 9:20 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
And another injury. Dalano Banton went to the locker room with a left ankle sprain. He’s done for the night. – 9:20 PM
And another injury. Dalano Banton went to the locker room with a left ankle sprain. He’s done for the night. – 9:20 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
This may be a hot take
But Bam Adebayo would be useful right about now – 9:18 PM
This may be a hot take
But Bam Adebayo would be useful right about now – 9:18 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat ends its scoreless streak at 1:34 mark of third quarter. Heat went 7:18 of game time without a point. – 9:18 PM
Heat ends its scoreless streak at 1:34 mark of third quarter. Heat went 7:18 of game time without a point. – 9:18 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Since missing his first 6 shots, Fred VanVleet is 6-for-10 and has attempted 7 of the Raptors’ 11 free throws. Just needed to shake off some rust after the layoff, but he’s been brilliant. Same could be said for O.G. Anunoby. Together, they’ve combined for 44 of Toronto’s 80 pts. – 9:18 PM
Since missing his first 6 shots, Fred VanVleet is 6-for-10 and has attempted 7 of the Raptors’ 11 free throws. Just needed to shake off some rust after the layoff, but he’s been brilliant. Same could be said for O.G. Anunoby. Together, they’ve combined for 44 of Toronto’s 80 pts. – 9:18 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Three alley-oops in half-court action through 3Q by Raptors. Unbelievable. Toronto leads 80-70 w/ 2:03 left. – 9:16 PM
Three alley-oops in half-court action through 3Q by Raptors. Unbelievable. Toronto leads 80-70 w/ 2:03 left. – 9:16 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Funny, Raptors string together some stops and suddenly they’re up 10 with 2:03 left in the third
O.G.’s been bonkers good – 9:15 PM
Funny, Raptors string together some stops and suddenly they’re up 10 with 2:03 left in the third
O.G.’s been bonkers good – 9:15 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
21-0 run for the Raptors has swung the game.
Heat’s 11-point lead has turned into a 10-point Raptors lead. – 9:15 PM
21-0 run for the Raptors has swung the game.
Heat’s 11-point lead has turned into a 10-point Raptors lead. – 9:15 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat now counting on Jamal Cain for bailout points. Raptors on 21-0 run. – 9:15 PM
Heat now counting on Jamal Cain for bailout points. Raptors on 21-0 run. – 9:15 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
I don’t know what the count actually is, but it FEELS like 15 of the Heat’s 18 turnovers have been dead-ball turnovers. – 9:12 PM
I don’t know what the count actually is, but it FEELS like 15 of the Heat’s 18 turnovers have been dead-ball turnovers. – 9:12 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Feels like Heat will need to adjust from this deep drop
VanVleet tearing it apart
Maybe play at the level of screen or have wings pinch down off shooters – 9:07 PM
Feels like Heat will need to adjust from this deep drop
VanVleet tearing it apart
Maybe play at the level of screen or have wings pinch down off shooters – 9:07 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat 11-point edge now a 71-70 Raptors lead, their first of the game. – 9:06 PM
Heat 11-point edge now a 71-70 Raptors lead, their first of the game. – 9:06 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
With the Heat having turnover and rebounding issues tonight, the Raptors have already attempted 15 more field-goal attempts than the Heat. – 9:06 PM
With the Heat having turnover and rebounding issues tonight, the Raptors have already attempted 15 more field-goal attempts than the Heat. – 9:06 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Now 20-5 Raptors on second-chance points. For all he has done, Jovic with just two rebounds. – 9:04 PM
Now 20-5 Raptors on second-chance points. For all he has done, Jovic with just two rebounds. – 9:04 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Raptors already with 15 second-chance points on nine offensive rebounds tonight. Without Bam Adebayo, rebounding is a bit of a struggle right now for the Heat. – 9:01 PM
Raptors already with 15 second-chance points on nine offensive rebounds tonight. Without Bam Adebayo, rebounding is a bit of a struggle right now for the Heat. – 9:01 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
On Monday, I wrote about why a jumper is so important for Dalano Banton. Related: He’s 1-for-6 from deep tonight, and got pulled early in the third.
theathletic.com/3898202/2022/1… – 9:01 PM
On Monday, I wrote about why a jumper is so important for Dalano Banton. Related: He’s 1-for-6 from deep tonight, and got pulled early in the third.
theathletic.com/3898202/2022/1… – 9:01 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Just let Lowry and VanVleet play 1-on-1 for the next 22 minutes and send everybody else home. – 8:57 PM
Just let Lowry and VanVleet play 1-on-1 for the next 22 minutes and send everybody else home. – 8:57 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The Raptors are making just enough shots to stay close and giving up just enough open ones to be no real threat to get all the way back in the game – 8:56 PM
The Raptors are making just enough shots to stay close and giving up just enough open ones to be no real threat to get all the way back in the game – 8:56 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
The Heat’s early game-plan tonight was Jimmy Butler forcing the VanVleet switch
They sent a double, but I expect this to tune up in this opening stint
VanVleet 3 fouls, Jimmy will be going right at him here – 8:49 PM
The Heat’s early game-plan tonight was Jimmy Butler forcing the VanVleet switch
They sent a double, but I expect this to tune up in this opening stint
VanVleet 3 fouls, Jimmy will be going right at him here – 8:49 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Grab a snack, get the kids to bed and watch Max’s poster on a 7-footer again while you wait for the 2nd half to start pic.twitter.com/78HD7pAUiE – 8:45 PM
Grab a snack, get the kids to bed and watch Max’s poster on a 7-footer again while you wait for the 2nd half to start pic.twitter.com/78HD7pAUiE – 8:45 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Great half for Anunoby: 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7-8 FG and the primary defender on Jimmy Butler, who’s just about the only Heat player not getting whatever they want offensively.
As for the Raps’ D… Miami is shooting 59%, lead 60-54 at the break. – 8:39 PM
Great half for Anunoby: 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7-8 FG and the primary defender on Jimmy Butler, who’s just about the only Heat player not getting whatever they want offensively.
As for the Raps’ D… Miami is shooting 59%, lead 60-54 at the break. – 8:39 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Strus and Jovic combine for 28 points in the first half
They’re playing a fine offensive game as a whole, but have to tame the turnovers against this group
Slow the Raptors down, you’re fine tonight – 8:38 PM
Strus and Jovic combine for 28 points in the first half
They’re playing a fine offensive game as a whole, but have to tame the turnovers against this group
Slow the Raptors down, you’re fine tonight – 8:38 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
bare time left, see y’all after the break pic.twitter.com/D6ppNVUWIX – 8:38 PM
bare time left, see y’all after the break pic.twitter.com/D6ppNVUWIX – 8:38 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
60-54 Heat after a quarter. Raptors with another defensive quarter that was feast or famine. They forced 12 turnovers (good) but allowed the Heat to shoot 59 percent and shoot 15 free throws. – 8:37 PM
60-54 Heat after a quarter. Raptors with another defensive quarter that was feast or famine. They forced 12 turnovers (good) but allowed the Heat to shoot 59 percent and shoot 15 free throws. – 8:37 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Halftime: Heat 60, Raptors 54. Max Strus with 15 points, Nikola Jovic with 13 points, Caleb Martin with 11 points. Heat shooting 58.8 percent from the field and 41.2 percent on threes. – 8:37 PM
Halftime: Heat 60, Raptors 54. Max Strus with 15 points, Nikola Jovic with 13 points, Caleb Martin with 11 points. Heat shooting 58.8 percent from the field and 41.2 percent on threes. – 8:37 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat go up 10 in second period, take 60-54 lead into half. Strus with 15, Jovic with 13, Martin with 11. Barnes 14 for Toronto. – 8:36 PM
Heat go up 10 in second period, take 60-54 lead into half. Strus with 15, Jovic with 13, Martin with 11. Barnes 14 for Toronto. – 8:36 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Nikola Jovic playing a lot of drop defensive coverage tonight. Something the Heat has worked on with him since the summer. – 8:34 PM
Nikola Jovic playing a lot of drop defensive coverage tonight. Something the Heat has worked on with him since the summer. – 8:34 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Among my favourite things from an otherwise blah week or so for the Raptors: Thad Young’s sneaky, old-man post game. – 8:32 PM
Among my favourite things from an otherwise blah week or so for the Raptors: Thad Young’s sneaky, old-man post game. – 8:32 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Jimmy still in clamps mode after the other night pic.twitter.com/ybw3EfvIs6 – 8:31 PM
Jimmy still in clamps mode after the other night pic.twitter.com/ybw3EfvIs6 – 8:31 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro are out, and Jimmy Butler has one field-goal attempt tonight.
Heat still leading the Raptors 54-48. – 8:29 PM
Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro are out, and Jimmy Butler has one field-goal attempt tonight.
Heat still leading the Raptors 54-48. – 8:29 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Max Strus is having one of those nights
As Spo says, ignitability
But my biggest key is he’s not being used in repetitive sets
Curls, hand-offs, catch and attacks, off-ball cuts, etc
So much diversity we are seeing – 8:29 PM
Max Strus is having one of those nights
As Spo says, ignitability
But my biggest key is he’s not being used in repetitive sets
Curls, hand-offs, catch and attacks, off-ball cuts, etc
So much diversity we are seeing – 8:29 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
After a scoreless first quarter, Max Strus with 15 points in the second quarter. – 8:28 PM
After a scoreless first quarter, Max Strus with 15 points in the second quarter. – 8:28 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
O.G. hasn’t missed a shot in six attempts; he’s got 12 but Raptors down six, Heat still shooting 61 per cent from the field – 8:28 PM
O.G. hasn’t missed a shot in six attempts; he’s got 12 but Raptors down six, Heat still shooting 61 per cent from the field – 8:28 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Max Strus has tied Keith Askins for 18th on the Heat all-time 3-pointers list with 275. – 8:28 PM
Max Strus has tied Keith Askins for 18th on the Heat all-time 3-pointers list with 275. – 8:28 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Lowry makes a 3 going left, only seen that about 1,500 times previous – 8:26 PM
Lowry makes a 3 going left, only seen that about 1,500 times previous – 8:26 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Max Strus and Nikola Jovic have combined for 23 of the Heat’s first 48 points. – 8:25 PM
Max Strus and Nikola Jovic have combined for 23 of the Heat’s first 48 points. – 8:25 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Just got an excited about an Anunoby defensive rebound on a free throw. He then became the second person to ever successfully back down Kyle in the post. – 8:25 PM
Just got an excited about an Anunoby defensive rebound on a free throw. He then became the second person to ever successfully back down Kyle in the post. – 8:25 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Max Strus and Nikola Jovic, fill-in starters, with 20 of the Heat’s 44 points. Butler with three. – 8:22 PM
Max Strus and Nikola Jovic, fill-in starters, with 20 of the Heat’s 44 points. Butler with three. – 8:22 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Max Strus is attacking with a PURPOSE
We’ve seen a lot of this
But man he’s searching for paint touches tonight – 8:22 PM
Max Strus is attacking with a PURPOSE
We’ve seen a lot of this
But man he’s searching for paint touches tonight – 8:22 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
We’ve watched this like 5 times already, posting so y’all can do the same pic.twitter.com/ojuM14xd0Z – 8:19 PM
We’ve watched this like 5 times already, posting so y’all can do the same pic.twitter.com/ojuM14xd0Z – 8:19 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Heat by 3, 7:10 until half
10 Miami turnovers would a contributing factor – 8:19 PM
Heat by 3, 7:10 until half
10 Miami turnovers would a contributing factor – 8:19 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
You do not want to get in a running match with this team
Lowry will be needed tonight since he’s great at acknowledging the necessary pace – 8:18 PM
You do not want to get in a running match with this team
Lowry will be needed tonight since he’s great at acknowledging the necessary pace – 8:18 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat shooting 16 of 26 (61.5 percent) from the field, but up to 10 turnovers in the first 17 minutes. – 8:17 PM
Heat shooting 16 of 26 (61.5 percent) from the field, but up to 10 turnovers in the first 17 minutes. – 8:17 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Not sure how much longer the Heat can afford to keep Nikola Jovic on the bench is something I totally expected to tweet tonight. – 8:09 PM
Not sure how much longer the Heat can afford to keep Nikola Jovic on the bench is something I totally expected to tweet tonight. – 8:09 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Miami leads Raps 31-27 after 1Q. Barnes leads Raptors with 9. VanVleet 2/8 from floor but has connected with Koloko for two alley-oops, so that should count for double. – 8:07 PM
Miami leads Raps 31-27 after 1Q. Barnes leads Raptors with 9. VanVleet 2/8 from floor but has connected with Koloko for two alley-oops, so that should count for double. – 8:07 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Miami shooting 60% in the first quarter despite Max and Duncan going a combined 0 for 3. It’s the Jovic and Caleb show, as we all expected. – 8:06 PM
Miami shooting 60% in the first quarter despite Max and Duncan going a combined 0 for 3. It’s the Jovic and Caleb show, as we all expected. – 8:06 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Totally normal quarter in which VanVleet missed all of his (mostly clean) jumpers but went 2-for-2 on tough floaters, and Barnes hit 4 of his 5 long jumpers but missed his only attempt at the rim. pic.twitter.com/cWxjhKRSkz – 8:06 PM
Totally normal quarter in which VanVleet missed all of his (mostly clean) jumpers but went 2-for-2 on tough floaters, and Barnes hit 4 of his 5 long jumpers but missed his only attempt at the rim. pic.twitter.com/cWxjhKRSkz – 8:06 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Heat 31, Raptors 27 after 1
Miami’s shooting 60 per cent from the floor
Barnes has 9 for Toronto – 8:04 PM
Heat 31, Raptors 27 after 1
Miami’s shooting 60 per cent from the floor
Barnes has 9 for Toronto – 8:04 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Heat up 31-27 after a quarter. Raps offence got going a little bit at the end of the quarter, and forced a few turnovers. – 8:04 PM
Heat up 31-27 after a quarter. Raps offence got going a little bit at the end of the quarter, and forced a few turnovers. – 8:04 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
this duo is dangerous 😤
@Fred VanVleet 🤝 @kolokojunior1 pic.twitter.com/WunyvnxTVF – 8:04 PM
this duo is dangerous 😤
@Fred VanVleet 🤝 @kolokojunior1 pic.twitter.com/WunyvnxTVF – 8:04 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Heat 31, Raptors 27. A hot start for the Heat, which shot 60 percent from the field and 4 of 10 on threes in the period. Nikola Jovic with 11 points in his first NBA start. – 8:04 PM
End of first quarter: Heat 31, Raptors 27. A hot start for the Heat, which shot 60 percent from the field and 4 of 10 on threes in the period. Nikola Jovic with 11 points in his first NBA start. – 8:04 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat go up nine early, take 31-27 lead into second in Toronto. Jovic with 11 for Heat. Barnes 9 for Raptors. – 8:04 PM
Heat go up nine early, take 31-27 lead into second in Toronto. Jovic with 11 for Heat. Barnes 9 for Raptors. – 8:04 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Just like we said, Scottie Barnes is at his best when he’s pulling up for mid-range jumpers. pic.twitter.com/xEo0E3JRgK – 7:59 PM
Just like we said, Scottie Barnes is at his best when he’s pulling up for mid-range jumpers. pic.twitter.com/xEo0E3JRgK – 7:59 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Really impressive start for Miami
A lot of talk about Jovic, but the gameplan has been perfect
Butler force a switch onto VanVleet
They send the double
Play 4-on-3
Miami’s winning that matchup – 7:59 PM
Really impressive start for Miami
A lot of talk about Jovic, but the gameplan has been perfect
Butler force a switch onto VanVleet
They send the double
Play 4-on-3
Miami’s winning that matchup – 7:59 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Scottie Barnes startes 4/5 from the floor, all on longish jumpers. Fred VanVleet is 0/6. Raptors trail Miami 27-18 w/ 2:50 left in 1Q. Lowry 2/3 with five. – 7:59 PM
Scottie Barnes startes 4/5 from the floor, all on longish jumpers. Fred VanVleet is 0/6. Raptors trail Miami 27-18 w/ 2:50 left in 1Q. Lowry 2/3 with five. – 7:59 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Heat by 9 at second timeout, shooting a paltry 66.7 per cent from the floor – 7:58 PM
Heat by 9 at second timeout, shooting a paltry 66.7 per cent from the floor – 7:58 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Really positive six-minute stint for Nikola Jovic in his first-ever start. Eleven points on 4 of 5 shooting (including a 3), no fouls, gave up some points at the basket but contested straight up and down. Had a high-feel pass to Caleb Martin in the corner that led to a 3. – 7:57 PM
Really positive six-minute stint for Nikola Jovic in his first-ever start. Eleven points on 4 of 5 shooting (including a 3), no fouls, gave up some points at the basket but contested straight up and down. Had a high-feel pass to Caleb Martin in the corner that led to a 3. – 7:57 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Rook makin’ an INSTANT IMPACT 💥
@Fred VanVleet
@kolokojunior1 pic.twitter.com/XBWaJyowhO – 7:55 PM
Rook makin’ an INSTANT IMPACT 💥
@Fred VanVleet
@kolokojunior1 pic.twitter.com/XBWaJyowhO – 7:55 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Dewayne Dedmon about to enter. So is the Heat playing nine or is Duncan Robinson not playing tonight? – 7:55 PM
Dewayne Dedmon about to enter. So is the Heat playing nine or is Duncan Robinson not playing tonight? – 7:55 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Another very average first quarter defensively for the Raptors, Heat shooting 62 per cent – 7:55 PM
Another very average first quarter defensively for the Raptors, Heat shooting 62 per cent – 7:55 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Heat dissecting Raptors defence early. Some great movement off the ball. Fred has missed his first four shots as he looks to get back into the swing of things. – 7:55 PM
Heat dissecting Raptors defence early. Some great movement off the ball. Fred has missed his first four shots as he looks to get back into the swing of things. – 7:55 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Thad Young and O.G. Anunoby have both started to post up Lowry, thought better of it and passed out. They know. – 7:52 PM
Thad Young and O.G. Anunoby have both started to post up Lowry, thought better of it and passed out. They know. – 7:52 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Now Jamal Cain entering along with Gabe Vincent. I think Erik Spoelstra has been on Twitter or something. – 7:52 PM
Now Jamal Cain entering along with Gabe Vincent. I think Erik Spoelstra has been on Twitter or something. – 7:52 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
And now . . . Jamal Cain enters, a sign that Dewayne Dedmon might be sitting this one out. – 7:51 PM
And now . . . Jamal Cain enters, a sign that Dewayne Dedmon might be sitting this one out. – 7:51 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
If you’ve noticed the Heat playing heavily into the dunker spot tonight, you are right
Why?
Well when your 5 is popping every play, that’s the spot to go to now – 7:50 PM
If you’ve noticed the Heat playing heavily into the dunker spot tonight, you are right
Why?
Well when your 5 is popping every play, that’s the spot to go to now – 7:50 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Barnes, Lowry and Banton have all hit threes early, leaving almost no segment of Raptors fanbase unhappy. Miami leads 15-11 after 5:10 of 1Q. – 7:49 PM
Barnes, Lowry and Banton have all hit threes early, leaving almost no segment of Raptors fanbase unhappy. Miami leads 15-11 after 5:10 of 1Q. – 7:49 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
The Heat are going to Nikola Jovic with a purpose
He’s screening, moving, re-positioning
And umm, he’s never played that role in his life lol
9 points to start – 7:48 PM
The Heat are going to Nikola Jovic with a purpose
He’s screening, moving, re-positioning
And umm, he’s never played that role in his life lol
9 points to start – 7:48 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Five field goal attempts for Jovic in his first five minutes in his first-ever start. Not shy at all. He’s got nine of Miami’s first 15 points. – 7:48 PM
Five field goal attempts for Jovic in his first five minutes in his first-ever start. Not shy at all. He’s got nine of Miami’s first 15 points. – 7:48 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Nikola Jovic on pace to score 86 points tonight if he plays all 48 minutes. – 7:48 PM
Nikola Jovic on pace to score 86 points tonight if he plays all 48 minutes. – 7:48 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Going to be even harder to differentiate Nikola Jovic from Nikola Jokic when the former is playing like this. – 7:48 PM
Going to be even harder to differentiate Nikola Jovic from Nikola Jokic when the former is playing like this. – 7:48 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Heat by 4 at first timeout, Banton’s one made three from equalling the number he made all last season – 7:48 PM
Heat by 4 at first timeout, Banton’s one made three from equalling the number he made all last season – 7:48 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Jović already at 9 points, let’s hear those hot takes #HEATTwitter pic.twitter.com/fS6fIDNn4b – 7:47 PM
Jović already at 9 points, let’s hear those hot takes #HEATTwitter pic.twitter.com/fS6fIDNn4b – 7:47 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Nikola Jovic with seven of the Heat’s first 12 points. He has made his first three shots. – 7:44 PM
Nikola Jovic with seven of the Heat’s first 12 points. He has made his first three shots. – 7:44 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
So Nikola Jovic playing some drop again to start
Kyle Lowry comes out with an immediate pull-up
Now a Jovic bucket off the dump-off in the dunker spot – 7:42 PM
So Nikola Jovic playing some drop again to start
Kyle Lowry comes out with an immediate pull-up
Now a Jovic bucket off the dump-off in the dunker spot – 7:42 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Lowry opens the scoring with a pull-up 3, because of course he does. – 7:41 PM
Lowry opens the scoring with a pull-up 3, because of course he does. – 7:41 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“I’m sure glad the league feels compelled to making every team have a new City edition jersey every year so the good ones never stick around,” he said while looking at Miami’s jersey that feature different-coloured numbers for players. – 7:40 PM
“I’m sure glad the league feels compelled to making every team have a new City edition jersey every year so the good ones never stick around,” he said while looking at Miami’s jersey that feature different-coloured numbers for players. – 7:40 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Banton gets his third career start and second consecutive after his 27 point outing vs. Miami on Monday. Joined by OG, FVV, Barnes and Thad Young. – 7:40 PM
Banton gets his third career start and second consecutive after his 27 point outing vs. Miami on Monday. Joined by OG, FVV, Barnes and Thad Young. – 7:40 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Nice ovation for Dalano Banton as he makes his first ever start at Scotiabank Arena – 7:39 PM
Nice ovation for Dalano Banton as he makes his first ever start at Scotiabank Arena – 7:39 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Certainly not the welcome he got last April, but the people still love them some Kyle Lowry. pic.twitter.com/8xTjoKOGVR – 7:37 PM
Certainly not the welcome he got last April, but the people still love them some Kyle Lowry. pic.twitter.com/8xTjoKOGVR – 7:37 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kyle Lowry draws a loud ovation from the Toronto crowd as he’s introduced. This is Lowry’s second game back in Toronto since joining the Heat. – 7:37 PM
Kyle Lowry draws a loud ovation from the Toronto crowd as he’s introduced. This is Lowry’s second game back in Toronto since joining the Heat. – 7:37 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
A nice, if far more muted than in April, ovation for Kyle Lowry’s second return to Toronto. – 7:36 PM
A nice, if far more muted than in April, ovation for Kyle Lowry’s second return to Toronto. – 7:36 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Nice cheer and nice smile and wave from Lowry in pre-game intros. – 7:36 PM
Nice cheer and nice smile and wave from Lowry in pre-game intros. – 7:36 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Kyle Lowry introduced last for Heat, to rousing ovation here in Toronto. – 7:36 PM
Kyle Lowry introduced last for Heat, to rousing ovation here in Toronto. – 7:36 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Heat is down to 11 available players tonight vs. Raptors. Here are injury updates on Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Victor Oladipo and Omer Yurtseven miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 7:33 PM
The Heat is down to 11 available players tonight vs. Raptors. Here are injury updates on Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Victor Oladipo and Omer Yurtseven miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 7:33 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“I think since we know so well, it’s maybe not as annoying as it might be if you didn’t know him,” — Nick Nurse on coaching/playing against Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry. – 7:21 PM
“I think since we know so well, it’s maybe not as annoying as it might be if you didn’t know him,” — Nick Nurse on coaching/playing against Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry. – 7:21 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
More Jovic …
– At 19 years, 160 days, he’s the youngest Heat starter ever. He’s 116 days younger than Tyler Herro was when he made his first start.
– 4th-youngest starter this season. Shaedon Sharpe was 19 years, 151 days; Jeremy Sochan was 19-152; Jabari Smith was 19-159. – 7:12 PM
More Jovic …
– At 19 years, 160 days, he’s the youngest Heat starter ever. He’s 116 days younger than Tyler Herro was when he made his first start.
– 4th-youngest starter this season. Shaedon Sharpe was 19 years, 151 days; Jeremy Sochan was 19-152; Jabari Smith was 19-159. – 7:12 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The old sage @Eric Koreen was right. Dalano Banton gets the Otto Porter Jr starting spot with VanVleet, Barnes, Young and Anunoby – 7:10 PM
The old sage @Eric Koreen was right. Dalano Banton gets the Otto Porter Jr starting spot with VanVleet, Barnes, Young and Anunoby – 7:10 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Rookie Nikola Jovic, a joyful young man who enjoys popcorn, starting at center for Heat tonight in Bam’s absence. – 7:10 PM
Rookie Nikola Jovic, a joyful young man who enjoys popcorn, starting at center for Heat tonight in Bam’s absence. – 7:10 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Not surprising because Nikola Jovic hasn’t played much this season.
But tonight’s Heat starting lineup of Lowry, Strus, Butler, Martin and Jovic has yet to play together this season. – 7:08 PM
Not surprising because Nikola Jovic hasn’t played much this season.
But tonight’s Heat starting lineup of Lowry, Strus, Butler, Martin and Jovic has yet to play together this season. – 7:08 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Nikola Jović will start tonight for the Heat. He becomes the 200th player to start a game for Miami. – 7:07 PM
Nikola Jović will start tonight for the Heat. He becomes the 200th player to start a game for Miami. – 7:07 PM
Mike Ganter @Mike_Ganter
Banton gets the start in place of the injured Gary Trent Jr. He joins a returning Fred VanVleet in the Raptors backcourt with Thad Young remaining in the starting five with Pascal Siakam also still out. – 7:06 PM
Banton gets the start in place of the injured Gary Trent Jr. He joins a returning Fred VanVleet in the Raptors backcourt with Thad Young remaining in the starting five with Pascal Siakam also still out. – 7:06 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Raptors starters vs. Heat:
Fred VanVleet, Dalano Banton, Scottie Barnes, O.G. Anunoby and Thaddeus Young. – 7:05 PM
Raptors starters vs. Heat:
Fred VanVleet, Dalano Banton, Scottie Barnes, O.G. Anunoby and Thaddeus Young. – 7:05 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Raptors starting lineup tonight:
Fred VanVleet
Dalano Banton
Scottie Barnes
O.G. Anunoby
Thaddeus Young – 7:05 PM
Raptors starting lineup tonight:
Fred VanVleet
Dalano Banton
Scottie Barnes
O.G. Anunoby
Thaddeus Young – 7:05 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Dalano Banton will start tonight alongside Fred, Scottie, O.G. and Thad – 7:05 PM
Dalano Banton will start tonight alongside Fred, Scottie, O.G. and Thad – 7:05 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
– Inactive tonight for Heat are Udonis Haslem, Tyler Herro, Victor Oladipo and Omer Yurtseven.
– Bam Adebayo is active but will not play.
– That means the Heat tonight will use a two-way game for both Jamal Cain and Orlando Robinson. – 7:05 PM
– Inactive tonight for Heat are Udonis Haslem, Tyler Herro, Victor Oladipo and Omer Yurtseven.
– Bam Adebayo is active but will not play.
– That means the Heat tonight will use a two-way game for both Jamal Cain and Orlando Robinson. – 7:05 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat starting rookie Nikola Jovic tonight in place of Bam Adebayo. How about that … – 7:04 PM
Heat starting rookie Nikola Jovic tonight in place of Bam Adebayo. How about that … – 7:04 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Nikola Jovic (!) starting for Heat tonight in place of sidelined Bam Adebayo. Strus again starts in place of Herro. Otherwise, Butler, Lowry and Martin. – 7:01 PM
Nikola Jovic (!) starting for Heat tonight in place of sidelined Bam Adebayo. Strus again starts in place of Herro. Otherwise, Butler, Lowry and Martin. – 7:01 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
A fresh face in a cold place.
Tonight’s starting 5 in Toronto
pic.twitter.com/c6rB21odk9 – 7:00 PM
A fresh face in a cold place.
Tonight’s starting 5 in Toronto
pic.twitter.com/c6rB21odk9 – 7:00 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
It is time for OG Anunoby propaganda. He’s been a top-two defensive player in the NBA so far this season for me. He has leveled up in a substantial way as a help defender and is doing EVERYTHING at an exceedingly high level on that end.
FULL EPISODE: https://t.co/v8qsFGPqYs pic.twitter.com/rQ4UxXlt6g – 6:47 PM
It is time for OG Anunoby propaganda. He’s been a top-two defensive player in the NBA so far this season for me. He has leveled up in a substantial way as a help defender and is doing EVERYTHING at an exceedingly high level on that end.
FULL EPISODE: https://t.co/v8qsFGPqYs pic.twitter.com/rQ4UxXlt6g – 6:47 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Spoelstra on Butler having a history of big games in Toronto, “I hope he has more of that tonight.” – 6:10 PM
Spoelstra on Butler having a history of big games in Toronto, “I hope he has more of that tonight.” – 6:10 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Bam Adebayo is out (knee) for Heat vs. Raptors. Dedmon is game time. Herro is also out. – 6:07 PM
Bam Adebayo is out (knee) for Heat vs. Raptors. Dedmon is game time. Herro is also out. – 6:07 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra on Kyle Lowry being back in Toronto, “These are special moments.” – 6:06 PM
Erik Spoelstra on Kyle Lowry being back in Toronto, “These are special moments.” – 6:06 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Dewayne Dedmon is on track to play tonight vs. Raptors, per Erik Spoelstra.
Spoelstra adds that Bam Adebayo got hit in the knee a few games ago and is “sore.” Labels Adebayo as day-to-day. – 6:05 PM
Dewayne Dedmon is on track to play tonight vs. Raptors, per Erik Spoelstra.
Spoelstra adds that Bam Adebayo got hit in the knee a few games ago and is “sore.” Labels Adebayo as day-to-day. – 6:05 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Fred VanVleet returns for the Raptors tonight, Trent joins Porter, Siakam, Achuiwa on the out list – 5:54 PM
Fred VanVleet returns for the Raptors tonight, Trent joins Porter, Siakam, Achuiwa on the out list – 5:54 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Nick Nurse said Raptors have to disguise some calls because Lowry knows them so well. But said with so many Raptors out, the playbook has changed out of necessity. – 5:51 PM
Nick Nurse said Raptors have to disguise some calls because Lowry knows them so well. But said with so many Raptors out, the playbook has changed out of necessity. – 5:51 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Fred VanVleet will return to the lineup. Gary Trent Jr. is out. Otto Porter is day to day with a dislocated toe with more testing to go. – 5:47 PM
Fred VanVleet will return to the lineup. Gary Trent Jr. is out. Otto Porter is day to day with a dislocated toe with more testing to go. – 5:47 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Gary Trent (hip) is out, Otto Porter (toe) is out. Fred VanVleet is back. – 5:47 PM
Gary Trent (hip) is out, Otto Porter (toe) is out. Fred VanVleet is back. – 5:47 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Gary Trent Jr. out and Fred VanVleet in tonight for Raptors vs. Heat. – 5:46 PM
Gary Trent Jr. out and Fred VanVleet in tonight for Raptors vs. Heat. – 5:46 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Scottie Barnes’ scoring has yet to take a step forward this year but the same can’t be said about his playmaking. He’s averaging 13.9 assist points created per game this season compared to 9.0 last year. A @BodogCA video on his improved passing👇
tiktok.com/@aaronbenrose/… – 5:04 PM
Scottie Barnes’ scoring has yet to take a step forward this year but the same can’t be said about his playmaking. He’s averaging 13.9 assist points created per game this season compared to 9.0 last year. A @BodogCA video on his improved passing👇
tiktok.com/@aaronbenrose/… – 5:04 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier —ASK IRA: How much do the Heat have to try to make this work with Duncan Robinson? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 4:54 PM
From earlier —ASK IRA: How much do the Heat have to try to make this work with Duncan Robinson? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 4:54 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
This one’s for the culture .. just cause 👑 pic.twitter.com/a7u7DHcqEn – 4:54 PM
This one’s for the culture .. just cause 👑 pic.twitter.com/a7u7DHcqEn – 4:54 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Ira Winderman: Return to Toronto a reminder of Kyle Lowry’s daunting Heat challenge sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 4:53 PM
From earlier — Ira Winderman: Return to Toronto a reminder of Kyle Lowry’s daunting Heat challenge sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 4:53 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier —Heat’s Spoelstra expects Yurtseven back this season; Oladipo ruled out for trip, but Herro might return; Adebayo out. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 4:53 PM
From earlier —Heat’s Spoelstra expects Yurtseven back this season; Oladipo ruled out for trip, but Herro might return; Adebayo out. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 4:53 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
There’s still no definitive timetable for Victor Oladipo’s return. Oladipo: “When I feel right and everybody’s on the same page, then I’ll be ready to play.” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Adebayo ruled out for tonight, and Herro and Yurtseven updates – 4:10 PM
There’s still no definitive timetable for Victor Oladipo’s return. Oladipo: “When I feel right and everybody’s on the same page, then I’ll be ready to play.” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Adebayo ruled out for tonight, and Herro and Yurtseven updates – 4:10 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler today getting ready to play 35 minutes at the 5… pic.twitter.com/KfMfqCA8yR – 3:57 PM
Jimmy Butler today getting ready to play 35 minutes at the 5… pic.twitter.com/KfMfqCA8yR – 3:57 PM
Jason Jackson @TheJaxShow
On the road with the Juicer and the crew to first face the Raptors. Coverage begins TONIGHT at 7p ET on @Miami Heat #AudioExperience.
🚗: @560WQAM
📱: @Audacy @SIRIUSXM @NBA & HEAT apps
🎨: @SStrom_ pic.twitter.com/B2rs5rnBEN – 3:44 PM
On the road with the Juicer and the crew to first face the Raptors. Coverage begins TONIGHT at 7p ET on @Miami Heat #AudioExperience.
🚗: @560WQAM
📱: @Audacy @SIRIUSXM @NBA & HEAT apps
🎨: @SStrom_ pic.twitter.com/B2rs5rnBEN – 3:44 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tonight’s matchup presented by @FanDuelCanada pic.twitter.com/Up52BipesM – 1:31 PM
Tonight’s matchup presented by @FanDuelCanada pic.twitter.com/Up52BipesM – 1:31 PM