MIAMI — Kyle Lowry's return to All-Star form during Game 3 helped the Toronto Raptors reclaim home-court advantage in their second-round series with the Miami Heat.
Getting DeMar DeRozan to do the same could be a massive step toward securing Toronto's first-ever spot in the Eastern Conference Finals.
This is a perimeter series now with both starting centers derailed by injuries. Toronto's Jonas Valanciunas has already been ruled out for the round with a sprained ankle. Miami's HassanWhiteside is officially day-to-day with an MCL sprain.
"It's going to be our small ball versus their small ball," Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll said.