The Toronto Raptors visit the Miami Heat Tuesday at Kaseya Center aiming to halt a two-game losing streak. Toronto (17-13) fell to Brooklyn 96-81 on December 21 and lost 112-96 at Boston the previous night, while Miami (15-14) has dropped consecutive games against Boston and New York.
Toronto will be without RJ Barrett (right knee sprain) and Jakob Poeltl (low back strain), both key contributors.
Brandon Ingram leads the team with 22 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Scottie Barnes adds 19.1 points with 8 rebounds and 5.1 assists. Immanuel Quickley averages 15.8 points and 6.4 assists.
Miami faces a depleted roster with Tyler Herro (right big toe contusion), Nikola Jovic (right elbow injury), Pelle Larsson (left ankle sprain), and Terry Rozier (not with team) out, and Jahmir Young listed as doubtful.
Norman Powell leads the Heat with 24 points per game, while Bam Adebayo adds 18.3 points and 9.4 rebounds. Andrew Wiggins contributes 15.9 points with 4.8 rebounds, and Davion Mitchell averages 10 points with 7.7 assists.
Toronto won the only meeting this season on December 15, 106-96 in Miami, showing efficient perimeter shooting and strong defensive rotations. Miami will look to counter with depth players such as Kel’el Ware, who averages 12.5 points and 10.7 rebounds, and Davion Mitchell, who contributes 10 points and 7.7 assists per game.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
