The most anticipated Raptors game of the season will come earlier than expected.
The first visit by Kyle Lowry and the Miami Heat — originally scheduled for Scotiabank Arena on Feb. 3 — is being moved up to Feb. 1 as the NBA wrestles with rescheduling postponed games, according to NBA sources granted anonymity because the issues have not all been resolved.
Toronto had been set to play in Atlanta on Feb. 1 and host Lowry two days later. The game against the Hawks could be moved one day earlier, and a postponed game between the Heat and San Antonio Spurs will now be played Feb.