Heat Jump Over Raptors

     The Miami Heat defeated the Toronto Raptors 121-111 on Friday night at Kaseya Center. They will meet again in Toronto on Sunday in back-to-back games. 

     Toronto(5-15) led the low scoring first quarter 21-20. The Raptors continued to stay ahead 61-58 at halftime. 

     Miami(9-8) outscored their opponent 38-23 during the third quarter and led 96-84 after three quarters. The Heat still controlled the lead in the fourth quarter. 

     Jimmy Butler helped Miami with a game-high 26 points along with six rebounds. Tyler Herro was able to score 23 points. Bam Adebayo finished with a triple-double of 14 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds. 

     RJ Barrett had a team-high 25 points for the Raptors. Scottie Barnes placed in a triple-double with 24 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds. John Poeltl scored 24 points in the contest.