The Toronto Raptors have two stops this week in Florida, with the first being in Miami where the Heat are hot. A five-game win streak has returned them to .500 with a 16-16 mark. The Heat aren’t piling up the points; it’s their defense which has kept them competitive. No opponent (quality teams all) has managed a century against them in this streak. They rank seventh in points allowed with 106.3 for the season, a mere .2 less than they score. In other words, their record is an accurate reflection of their capabilities.
The Raptors fended off the Heat in Toronto a month ago, despite an absurd 35 points from ageless Dwyane Wade.