TORONTO (AP) — O.G. Anunoby scored a time-large 32 factors and matched his period substantial with 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors used a 21- operate in the 3rd quarter to defeat Miami 112-104 on Wednesday night, ending the Heat’s successful streak at 3.
Fred VanVleet returned from ailment to rating 23 factors to assist Toronto lengthen its household winning streak to four. The Raptors are 6-1 at property this period.
Anunoby shot 13 for 18, matching his occupation high for area goals.
“He needed the ball, he controlled it, he created moves, he designed move-outs, all the stuff you have to do when you are the go-to male,” Raptors coach Nick Nurse explained.
Toronto’s Scottie Barnes added 19 details, Chris Boucher had 15 and Thad Young 12.
Miami’s Max Strus scored 20 details and Kyle Lowry had 19 towards his former staff. Gabe Vincent scored 16 points, Caleb Martin experienced 14, and Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jovic each individual experienced 11.
Toronto outrebounded Miami 42-23, which include a 16-4 edge on the offensive glass, and outscored the Warmth 26-5 in next-prospect factors.
“That’s truly the activity,” Lowry reported. “We played tough. We just missed some shots and offensive rebounds killed us.”
Miami produced 9 turnovers in the 3rd quarter. They completed with 23, main to 29 factors for Toronto.
“That’s their id, which is what they do,” Warmth mentor Erik Spoelstra explained. “If you want to get a acquire in this building, you have to conquer that.”
Butler shot 4 for 8, matching his fewest subject aim tries of the time.
Butler missed a layup that would have tied it at 100 with 4:14 remaining, and Barnes scored at the other conclusion to put Toronto up by 4.
Boucher’s dunk with 2:03 remaining in the fourth quarter place the Raptors up 107-102, and he added a 3-pointer on Toronto’s up coming possession.
Miami’s Bam Adebayo sat for the very first time this year for the reason that of a bruised remaining knee. Spoelstra claimed Adebayo is working day-to-working day.
The Warmth also were with no guard Victor Oladipo (left knee), guard Tyler Herro (still left ankle), ahead Udonis Haslem (particular), and middle Omer Yurtseven (remaining ankle).
VanVleet returned after missing the previous two game titles with a non-COVID health issues, and stated he’s continue to not completely recovered.
“It took all of about three minutes before I recognized I was not a hundred p.c but,” VanVleet stated.
Toronto guard Gary Trent Jr. sat for the second straight match for the reason that of a sore right hip and ahead Otto Porter Jr. was sidelined for the reason that of a dislocated toe on his still left foot.
The Raptors remained without having forwards Pascal Siakam (strained correct adductor) and Important Achiuwa (right ankle).
Toronto-born guard Dalano Banton designed his initially job house begin for the Raptors but still left in the 3rd since of a sprained remaining ankle.
Appreciate-Dislike Connection
Lowry reported he has blended feelings about struggling with off from VanVleet, his pal and previous teammate.
“I detest playing against him but I love taking part in versus him at the very same time,” Lowry mentioned.
Idea-INS
Heat: Butler attempted two area aims in the to start with 50 %. … Spoelstra claimed Oladipo is not anticipated to perform on this four-activity street excursion, which proceeds in Washington Friday.
Raptors: VanVleet skipped his first 6 field aim tries but went 7 for 15 the relaxation of the way. … Anunoby’s job substantial is 36 factors, established at New York on Nov. 1, 2021.
UP Up coming
Heat: At Washington on Friday evening.
Raptors: At Atlanta on Saturday night time.
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