The Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat are two teams heading in opposite directions. The Raptors have won five straight, seven-of-eight, and sit atop the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat have lost five-of-six, seven-of-ten, and now sit just 2.5 games out of ninth.
That’s not to say the Heat are not talented. Coach Eric Spoelstra and his group of misfit toys play a slow pace, sport a top-ten defense, and win games based upon their awareness and basketball IQ.
Individually, the Raptors are led by All-Star point guard Goran Dragic. Dragic is averaging 17 points, 4.