The Toronto Raptors travel to face the Miami Heat Monday, December 15, at 7:30 PM ET at Kaseya Center with several key players on the injury report.
Toronto will be without RJ Barrett due to a right knee sprain, while Chucky Hepburn, A.J. Lawson, and Alijah Martin are sidelined on two-way contracts. Jamison Battle is probable with a left ankle sprain.
Miami has Tyler Herro available despite a right big toe contusion. Kasparas Jakucionis is probable with left ankle soreness, Pelle Larsson is out with a left ankle sprain, and Terry Rozier, on unpaid leave, is not with the team.
The Raptors are 15–11 and have lost two straight games, falling to the Knicks 117–101 and the Celtics 121–113. Miami is 14–11, also on a two-game losing streak following consecutive losses to Orlando.
Toronto relies on Brandon Ingram, who averages 21.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Scottie Barnes contributes 19.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists, while Immanuel Quickley adds 16.5 points and 6.2 assists. Jakob Poeltl provides 10.2 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in the frontcourt.
Miami’s scoring is led by Norman Powell at 24.6 points per game, with Herro contributing 23.2 points and Bam Adebayo adding 19.2 points and 8.9 rebounds. Andrew Wiggins averages 16.9 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. adds 15.6 points and 5.8 rebounds.
This season marks the first meeting between the two teams.
