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Heat Slide Deepens With 112-91 Home Loss to Raptors, Dropping Miami to 15-15

Erik Spoelstra reports progress for sidelined starters with no return timeline.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 15: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Miami Heat drives against Immanuel Quickley #5 of the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on December 15, 2025 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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Dec 23, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reacts against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Scottie Barnes scored 27 points as Toronto held Miami to its season-low 91 points in a decisive win.
  • The setback leaves the Heat at .500 and reflects eight losses in nine games and nine in their last 11 entering the holiday break.
  • Tyler Herro (toe), Pelle Larsson (ankle) and Nikola Jovic (elbow) were ruled out and remained unavailable.
  • Spoelstra said he is “very encouraged” by the injured trio’s recovery but offered no timetable for their returns.
  • Jaime Jaquez Jr. led Miami with 21 points, while Kel’el Ware was limited to five points and nine rebounds; the Heat visit Atlanta on Friday before hosting Indiana on Saturday.