Overview
- Tipoff is 7:30 p.m. ET at Kaseya Center in Miami, though some outlets earlier listed Toronto as the venue.
- Both teams enter on four-game losing streaks following NBA Cup quarterfinal exits last week.
- R.J. Barrett (knee) is ruled out for the Raptors; the Heat list Pelle Larsson (ankle) out.
- Odds snapshots vary, but Miami is favored by about 5.5–6.5 points with totals around 237.5–238.5, and the SportsLine model projects the Under.
- Coverage highlights Miami’s faster pace and stout defense around Bam Adebayo, against a Toronto offense that has cooled and leans on Brandon Ingram; projected starters include Herro, Powell and Adebayo for Miami, with Quickley, Ingram, Barnes and Poeltl for Toronto.