MIAMI -- If you go by the NBA standings, the Toronto Raptors are the better team.
But if you look at recent events, the Miami Heat is clearly superior.
That's what will be at play on Saturday night when the Heat (31-34) hosts the Raptors (38-27).
The Heat is tied for ninth place in the Eastern Conference -- still on the outside looking in for playoff positioning. Toronto, on the other hand, is safely in playoff position, sitting fourth in the East.
But, since Jan. 17, Toronto is less than average at 11-14 while the Heat is one of the best teams in the NBA at 20-4.