The Toronto Raptors welcomed back superstar swingman Kawhi Leonard and center Serge Ibaka against the hot Miami Heat, but point guard Kyle Lowry was a late scratch. His back was acting up. As a result, the starting lineup was scrambled, which has been the case so often lately.
Toronto’s second quarter might have been their worst of the season. They were fortunate to be down by “only” fourteen points at the half. As has been a Raptors habit lately, their 3-point shooting was dismal (4 for 15). What they were missing from deep wasn’t been made up in the paint.