Key Takeaways:
- Brandon Ingram delivered 28 points as Toronto defeated Miami 106-96 on Monday night
- The Raptors ended their four-game losing streak, while Miami’s slide extended to five
- Miami’s Nikola Jovic exited early in the first quarter with an elbow injury following a hard foul
Match Analysis
The Toronto Raptors put an end to their four-game losing run on Monday night by overcoming the Miami Heat 106-96 in Miami. Brandon Ingram led the charge with 28 points and was particularly effective from long range, converting 5 of 7 attempts from beyond the arc. Toronto’s sharp perimeter shooting saw the team net 16 three-pointers in total.
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Key Moments and Scoring Runs
Miami managed to seize a five-point advantage early in the fourth quarter, but Toronto responded emphatically, stringing together a decisive 17-2 run. Jamal Shead’s three-point shot with 7:31 to play gave the Raptors a 91-81 lead, which they never relinquished. Although Miami narrowed the deficit to four after Norman Powell hit three free throws with 1:28 remaining, Shead countered with a floater and Scottie Barnes followed up with a second-chance layup to secure the win.
Player Performances
Scottie Barnes made a significant impact for the Raptors, registering a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley added 15 points, while Sandro Mamukelashvili and Gradey Dick contributed 11 and 10 points, respectively. Ingram’s sharp shooting anchored Toronto’s offence on the night.
On the Miami side, Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo each tallied 20 points, while Davion Mitchell recorded 12 points. The Heat were forced to play without Tyler Herro, who missed out due to a right toe contusion.
Injuries and Updates
The Heat’s fortunes worsened when forward Nikola Jovic suffered an elbow injury just 12 seconds after stepping onto the court in the first quarter, following a robust foul from Collin Murray-Boyles as he drove to the rim.
Meanwhile, for the Raptors, RJ Barrett, the side’s third-leading scorer and averaging 19.4 points per game, has been absent after spraining his right knee against Brooklyn on 23 November. However, coach Darko Rajakovic stated that Barrett started on-court work on Monday.
Statistical Comparison
| Team | Points | Top Scorer | 3-Pointers Made/Attempted | Leading Rebounder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors | 106 | Brandon Ingram (28) | 16/40 | Scottie Barnes (10) |
| Miami Heat | 96 | Norman Powell, Bam Adebayo (20 each) | 9/31 | Kel’el Ware (13) |
Look Ahead
The result marked the first time this season that the Heat finished a game with fewer than 100 points. Toronto now holds a 4-6 record in games played since Barrett’s injury. Next up, the Raptors are set to face Milwaukee on Thursday, while the Heat will travel to Brooklyn for their next matchup.
