The Raptors play in Florida

Offenses clearly struggle in the first period. Especially that of Heatand it therefore has benefits Raptorswho rely on a better start (16-3) and a better end (13-6) of the half for the lead at the break (51-44). What will not remain in the memory of the Florida public, the spectators of the festival of remote misses and lost balloons.

Then a return to the locker room allows Scotty Barnes to get into his match, so he can stand out better later on. Aided by Sandro Mamukelashvili’s outside skill, ROI 2022 takes the game into his own hands and dominates the inside – a big dunk in front of Bam Adebayo – only to allow Toronto to break away seriously. The backlog increases, but not the shooting percentages Miamiand no one sounds revolt on the side of Florida (82-67).

Faced with all the offensive prowess of Scotty Barnes, also supported by Immanuel Quickley’s awakening or flawless execution Jamison Battle coming off the bench, as well as the carnage under the panels of Colin Murray-Boyles, we quickly realize that the game is over at the Kaseia Center. The Raptors can therefore go all the way and give the whole group confidence before Christmas (112-91).

Unstoppable in the second half, like most of his teammates, Scottie Barnes finished as the top scorer of the night: 27 points (on 10/14 shooting).

WHAT TO REMEMBER

– Toronto was relentless. Not exactly in a good dynamic, the Raptors at least use their duels with the Heat to get two successes in a week apart. On this night, they proved to be true conquerors, dominating the game almost from start to finish, especially the one-sided second half, where Scotty Barnes, Sandro Mamukelasvili and others directly penetrated their opponents, in between 3-pointers and dominance (let’s mention the rookie). Colin Murray-Boyles for countless offensive rebounds). So that I don’t have to worry anymore.

– Miami really can’t do it anymore. Nine losses in eleven matches, a barely even record (15-15) and a place in the Top 8 hanging in the balance. It’s clear the Heat are sinking collectively, posting their worst record of the season in the process. A week after I already signed him against the… Raptors, them again. As awkward on 3-pointers as they are with the ball, Erik Spoelstra’s players have been falling into line since early December and are back to where we envisioned them before practice started. Without Tyler Hero, the offense becomes too predictable and that’s perhaps what they lack the most: boldness.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.