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Raptors Beat Heat 112-91 Behind Barnes as Miami Slump Deepens

The defeat dropped Miami to 15-15, prompting blunt calls from Erik Spoelstra and players to refocus during an injury-hit slide.

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

Overview

  • Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 27 points and eight rebounds, and Immanuel Quickley added 18 as Miami posted a season-low 91 points on 40.2% shooting and 8-of-30 from three.
  • The Heat have lost nine of their past 11 games and three straight, returning to .500 for the first time since early November.
  • Miami again played without Tyler Herro (toe), Pelle Larsson (ankle) and Nikola Jovic (elbow), with Herro limited to six appearances in the first 29 games.
  • Short-handed Toronto was without RJ Barrett (knee) and Jakob Poeltl (back), yet won the glass and got key frontcourt help from Sandro Mamukelashvili (14 points, seven assists) and rookie Collin Murray-Boyles (12 rebounds, nine offensive).
  • Spoelstra said he "thought we were ready" before the loss, while the Raptors notched their 18th win in 31 games, putting them over .500 at Christmas for the first time since 2019-20.