Raptors Beat Heat 119-116 Behind Barrett’s 37 Points
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Miami Heat 119-116 on Sunday night, thanks to RJ Barrett’s 37 points and Scottie Barnes’ 23 points and 10 rebounds.
Game Highlights
Barrett shot 15 for 20 from the field and made all four of his free-throw attempts, finishing 3 for 4 from 3-point range. Barnes had a strong game as well, narrowly missing his seventh career triple-double with nine assists.
Heat Struggle from Distance
The Heat struggled from 3-point range, making only 15 of 40 attempts. Tyler Herro led the team with 31 points, while Jimmy Butler added 17. Bam Adebayo had a strong game with 13 points and a season-high 20 rebounds.
Raptors’ Strong Performance
The Raptors received strong performances from Jakob Poeltl, who had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and rookie Ja’Kobe Walter, who scored 12 points. Toronto improved to 5-4 at home with the win.
Key Moments and Stats
- Barrett scored six points as Toronto used a 13-2 run late in the third quarter to turn a 77-75 deficit into an 88-79 lead.
- The Heat made 21 of 54 shots from 3-point range in their previous game against the Raptors, but finished 15 for 40 from distance on Sunday.
- Toronto’s Barrett topped 30 points for the third straight home game and the fifth time in seven.
Up Next
The Heat will visit Boston on Monday, while the Raptors will host Indiana in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday.
Conclusion
The Raptors’ strong performance was led by Barrett’s 37 points, while Barnes added 23 points and 10 rebounds. The Heat struggled from 3-point range, but still managed to keep the game close. The Raptors’ win improves their record to 5-4 at home, while the Heat fall to 5-5 on the road.
FAQs
Q: Who led the Raptors in scoring?
A: RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 37 points.
Q: Who had a strong game for the Heat?
A: Tyler Herro led the Heat with 31 points, while Bam Adebayo had 13 points and a season-high 20 rebounds.
Q: What was the key moment in the game?
A: Barrett scored six points as Toronto used a 13-2 run late in the third quarter to turn a 77-75 deficit into an 88-79 lead.
Q: What was the key stat for the Heat?
A: The Heat made only 15 of 40 shots from 3-point range, struggling from distance.
